“For the Lord has tormented her for her abundant transgressions.” Is it, perhaps, for nothing? The verse states: “For her abundant transgressions.” “Her infants are led into captivity before the adversary,” Rabbi Yehuda said: Come and see how dear children are <before the holy one blessed be he>. The Sanhedrin (the supreme rabbinic court) was exiled, but the Divine Presence was not exiled with them. The priestly watches were exiled, but the Divine Presence was not exiled with them. When the children were exiled, the Divine Presence was exiled with them. That is what is written: “Her infants are led into captivity before the adversary.” Immediately,118This is meant to be read together with the next section.