With unerring accuracy the Infinite One still keeps account with the nations. While His mercy is tendered, with calls to repentance, this account remains open; but when the figures reach a certain amount which God has fixed, the ministry of His wrath begins. The account is closed. Divine patience ceases. Mercy no longer pleads in their behalf.

"Ve byen, der drypper af blod, hvor der kun tales løgn, så fuld af ran, med rov uden ende! Hør smæld og raslende vogne, jagende heste stridsvognenes vilde dans og stejlende heste! Sværdblink og lynende spyd, faldne i mængde ..... Jeg kommer over dig, lyder det fra Hærskarers Herre." Nah. 3,1-5.