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A permanent method in the divine government of the earth. Israel is always the centre of the divine counsels earthward (Deuteronomy 32:8). The Gentile nations are permitted to afflict Israel in chastisement for her national sins, but invariably and inevitably retribution falls upon them. See; (Genesis 15:13); (Genesis 15:14); (Deuteronomy 30:5-7); (Isaiah 14:1); (Isaiah 14:2); (Joel 3:1-8); (Micah 5:7-9); (Matthew 25:31-40).