I see them from the top of rocky cliffs. I look at them from the hills. I see a nation that lives by itself! These are people who do not consider themselves to be like other nations.

You have no city walls and no neighbors to help. You think you are safe. Therefore I told him to attack.

Shepherd your people, the flock of your heritage, with your staff. They dwell alone in the forest in the midst of Carmel. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Of all the families of the earth I have chosen (known) only you. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.

You are not the only people to receive this promise and its conditions.