Judges 10:16

So they removed the foreign gods and worshiped Jehovah. He could bear the distress of Israel no longer.

Isaiah 63:9

In all their difficulty he was concerned, and he was the messenger who saved them. In his love and compassion he reclaimed (redeemed) them. He always held them and carried them in the past.

Psalm 106:44-45

He saw that they were suffering when he heard their cry for help.

Genesis 6:6

Jehovah was grieved that he had made man on the earth. His heart was grieved with pain.

Deuteronomy 32:36

Jehovah will bring his people justice. He will have compassion on his servants. He sees that their power is gone, and only the imprisoned and abandoned remain.

Joshua 24:23

Remove the foreign gods you have. He demanded: Pledge your loyalty to Jehovah, the God of Israel.

2 Chronicles 7:14

However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, I will hear their prayer from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country.

2 Chronicles 15:8

Asa heard the prophet Oded's words of prophecy. He was encouraged and put away the detestable idols from all of Judah, Benjamin, and the cities he had captured in the mountains of Ephraim. He also repaired Jehovah's altar in front of Jehovah's entrance hall.

2 Chronicles 33:15

Manasseh also removed the foreign gods and the idol in Jehovah's Temple. He eliminated the altars he had built in the Temple on Jehovah's mountain and in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 18:7-8

At one time I may threaten to tear up, break down, and destroy a nation or a kingdom.

Jeremiah 31:20

Ephraim, O Ephraim my dear delightful son! Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him. My heart yearns for him. I will surely have mercy on him, declares Jehovah.

Ezekiel 18:30-32

That is why I will judge each of you by what you have done, people of Israel, declares the Lord Jehovah. Change the way you think and act. (Repent!) Turn away from all the rebellious things that you have done so that you will not fall into sin.

Hosea 11:8

How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is changed within me. All my compassion is aroused.

Hosea 14:1-3

Return, O Israel, to Jehovah your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.

Hosea 14:8

O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? It is I who answer and look after you. I am like a luxuriant cypress and fruit comes from me.

Luke 15:20

He went to his father. He was a long way from home when his father saw him. His heart filled with pity. He ran and threw his arms around his son and kissed him.

Luke 19:41

When he came close to the city he wept over it.

John 11:34

He asked: Where have you laid him? They answered: Come and see Lord.

Ephesians 4:32

You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.

Hebrews 3:10

I was disgusted (angry) with this generation, and said: 'They always go astray in their hearts, and they have not known my ways.'

Hebrews 4:15

We do not have a high priest who is not able to sympathize with our infirmities (weaknesses). He was tested in all things like ourselves. Yet he was without sin!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.

Bible References

They put

2 Chronicles 7:14
However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, I will hear their prayer from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country.
2 Chronicles 15:8
Asa heard the prophet Oded's words of prophecy. He was encouraged and put away the detestable idols from all of Judah, Benjamin, and the cities he had captured in the mountains of Ephraim. He also repaired Jehovah's altar in front of Jehovah's entrance hall.
2 Chronicles 33:15
Manasseh also removed the foreign gods and the idol in Jehovah's Temple. He eliminated the altars he had built in the Temple on Jehovah's mountain and in Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 18:7
At one time I may threaten to tear up, break down, and destroy a nation or a kingdom.
Ezekiel 18:30
That is why I will judge each of you by what you have done, people of Israel, declares the Lord Jehovah. Change the way you think and act. (Repent!) Turn away from all the rebellious things that you have done so that you will not fall into sin.
Hosea 14:1
Return, O Israel, to Jehovah your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.

His soul

Genesis 6:6
Jehovah was grieved that he had made man on the earth. His heart was grieved with pain.
Psalm 106:44
He saw that they were suffering when he heard their cry for help.
Isaiah 63:9
In all their difficulty he was concerned, and he was the messenger who saved them. In his love and compassion he reclaimed (redeemed) them. He always held them and carried them in the past.
Jeremiah 31:20
Ephraim, O Ephraim my dear delightful son! Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him. My heart yearns for him. I will surely have mercy on him, declares Jehovah.
Hosea 11:8
How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is changed within me. All my compassion is aroused.
Luke 15:20
He went to his father. He was a long way from home when his father saw him. His heart filled with pity. He ran and threw his arms around his son and kissed him.
Luke 19:41
When he came close to the city he wept over it.
John 11:34
He asked: Where have you laid him? They answered: Come and see Lord.
Ephesians 4:32
You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
Hebrews 3:10
I was disgusted (angry) with this generation, and said: 'They always go astray in their hearts, and they have not known my ways.'
Hebrews 4:15
We do not have a high priest who is not able to sympathize with our infirmities (weaknesses). He was tested in all things like ourselves. Yet he was without sin!

General references

1 Samuel 7:4
So the Israelites got rid of their idols of Baal and Astarte. They worshiped only Jehovah.
Isaiah 17:7
On that day people will regard their Maker. Their eyes will look (offer respect) to the Holy One of Israel.
Lamentations 3:32
For though he sends grief, still he will have pity in the full measure of his love.
Amos 7:6
Jehovah changed his mind concerning this: This also will not be, said the Lord Jehovah.