Then all the children of Israel, that is, all the people, went up and came to the house of God and wept. They sat there before the LORD and fasted that day until evening; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

So the children of Israel inquired of the LORD (the ark of the covenant of God [was] there in those days,

When He slew them, then they sought Him; And they returned and sought earnestly for God.

Nevertheless they flattered Him with their mouth, And they lied to Him with their tongue;

I will return again to My place Till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me."