Begin at my sanctuary - The first to be punished were those who had brought idolatry nearest to the holy place. The “ancient men,” …

Now the Prophet adds that the Chaldeans were sent to destroy the city and its inhabitants, but the order must be observed, because they are ordered…

Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children ,
and women
All, of them objects of compassio…

The slaughter must begin at the sanctuary, that all may see and know that the Lord hates sin most in those nearest to him. He who was appointed to …