1and to heal its wounds.But then I see the crimesin Israel7.1 Israel: See the note at 4.17. Samaria was the capital city of Israel. and Samaria.Everyone is deceitful;robbers roam the streets.
7They are flamesdestroying their leaders.And their kings are powerless;none of them trust me.
16and refuse to obey.7.16 and … obey: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.They are more uselessthan a crooked arrow.Their leaders will die in warfor saying foolish things.Egyptians will laugh at them.