Go and proclaim these words toward (o) the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause my anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.
(o) While the Israelites were now kept in captivity by the Assyrians, to whom he promises mercy, if they will repent.