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“Surely at the command of the LORD it came upon Judah, to remove them from His sight because of the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he had done, and also for the innocent blood which he shed, for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; and the LORD would not forgive.” 2 Kings 24: 3 &4.

Not even Israel or Judah could cross the red line and not suffer the consequences nationally. Repentant individuals are forgiven. Repentant nations are given a reprieve.