Yet God was kind. He kept forgiving their sins and didn't destroy them. He often became angry, but never lost his temper.
(SEE 24:15)
But the LORD was kind to the Israelites and showed them mercy because of his solemn agreement with their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In fact, he has never turned his back on them or let them be completely destroyed.
Amon disobeyed the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done.
Our LORD and our God, you answered their prayers and forgave their sins, but when they did wrong, you punished them.
I, the LORD, am true to myself; I will be praised for not punishing and destroying you.
Yet, I felt sorry for them and could not let them die in the desert.
Israel, I won't lose my temper and destroy you again. I am the Holy God-- not merely some human, and I won't stay angry.
Then the LORD felt sorry and answered, "I won't let it be destroyed."
Again the LORD felt sorry and answered, "I won't let it be destroyed."