Who take counsel, but not of Me. The Lord “conceived” Israel from Abraham. He took care of this little seed until it became a great a nation. Just as a loving father cares for his children, giving them everything they need to grow, the Most High also sustained His people, fulfilling all their needs.

But as they grew, they became rebellious and ungrateful. As Judah faced the impending tragedy of the Assyrian invasion, it turned away from the Lord and sought protection in the arms of Egypt.

And so, the people, who were already in a cycle of disobedience, accumulated even more sins upon themselves by seeking refuge in the Egyptians. Those who are far from the Most High must repent urgently because sin attracts sin (Ps. 42.7). This means that, once a person surrenders to error, he or she becomes more and more involved with evil.