# General Information:

The reason for Yahweh's judgment on Israel continues by relating the history behind it.

# He tore Israel

"He tore" here is a metaphor for violent removal. Alternate translation: "Yahweh removed the people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# from the royal line of David

"from the rule of David's descendants"

# drove Israel away from following Yahweh

"turned the people of Israel away from following Yahweh"