against the LORD. We looked for Peace, but no Good came; and for a time of health [or, healing] and behold trou∣ble. The snorting of his Horses [sc. of the Chaldean Army] was heard from Dan: the whole Land trembled at the sound of the neigh∣ing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the Land, and all that is in the City, and those that dwell there∣in.
Thus when men will not forbear sinning, God will not spare them in punishing; when they will not be reclaim'd from their Wickednesse, they shall be consum'd by his just Judgements. When the Preaching of the Word, by the Prophets and Ministers of the Lord, will not prevaile with men to forsake their sins, and seriously to engage in the service of God, then Punishment is at hand, and the sword of the Lord is rea∣dy drawn to cut off such an obstinate and rebellious people.
Thus its said, The LORD testified a∣gainst Israel, and against Judah, by all the Prophets, and by all the Seers, saying, Turne ye from your evil wayes, and keep my Commandments, and my Statutes, according to all the Law which I command∣ed your Fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the Prophets. Notwith∣standing they would not heare, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their Fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their