It was in order to humble them and to serve as a correction of their rebellious ways so that they would “keep the commandments of Jehovah [their] God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. ”
Selleks, et õpetada neile alandlikkust ning et nad võiksid parandada oma mässulisi teid ja hakata ’ pidama Jehoova, oma Jumala käske, käies tema teedel ja kartes teda ’.