Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.

Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.

I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.