1:5 All this is because of Jacob’s rebellion
and
How has Jacob rebelled, you ask?
Samaria epitomizes their rebellion!
Where are Judah’s pagan worship centers, you ask?
They are right in Jerusalem!
2:7 Does the family
‘The Lord’s patience
he would never do such things’?
To be sure, my commands bring a reward
for those who obey them,
3:1 I said,
“Listen, you leaders
you rulers of the nation
You ought to know what is just,
3:11 Her
her priests proclaim rulings for profit,
and her prophets read omens for pay.
Yet they claim to trust
“The Lord is among us.
Disaster will not overtake