¹⁹ But I will bring^(A) Israel back to their own pasture,
    and they will graze on Carmel and Bashan;
their appetite will be satisfied^(B)
    on the hills^(C) of Ephraim and Gilead.^(D)
20 In those days, at that time,”
    declares the Lord,
“search will be made for Israel’s guilt,
    but there will be none,^(E)
and for the sins^(F) of Judah,
    but none will be found,
    for I will forgive^(G) the remnant^(H) I spare.

²¹ “Attack the land of Merathaim
    and those who live in Pekod.^(I)
Pursue, kill and completely destroy^[a] them,”
declares the Lord.
    “Do everything I have commanded you.