Even while the Israelites were in exile and yet unrepentant, Jehovah, like a shepherd, took the initiative to search for them, sending his prophets to them.
Isegi siis, kui iisraellased olid vangipõlves ja ikka veel kahetsust ei avaldanud, algatas Jehoova karjase taoliselt nende otsimist, saates nende juurde oma prohveteid.