Israel) and replace them with wild branches.”
- Note: The northern kingdom of Israel was invaded by the Assyrians (a wild olive tree branch) in 722 BC.
The Father of the vineyard said, "I will pluck out the young and tender branches and plant them in other parts of my earth. Then I will not lose the whole house of Israel if the roots die, and I will still preserve the good fruit (those who keep their covenants).
Take the branches of the wild olive tree and graft them into the tame tree.”
- Note: The southern kingdom of Judah was invaded by the Babylonians (another wild olive tree branch) in 587 BC.
