“He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.”
The consequence is military defeat: "He gave his people to the sword, and vented his wrath on his heritage." The sword—the instrument of warfare—becomes God's agent of judgment against Israel. The term "heritage" emphasizes that these are God's own people, yet they are subjected to divine judgment.
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