The explanation of the need for the gentiles' redemptive assistance continues with the explanation of the conditions that will require it. While Christ comes to those in Jerusalem, they will reject their Lord, and "the judgments of the Holy One of Israel shall come upon them." Thus there will come a time when Israel will be "smitten and afflicted." This is a time after the destruction of Jerusalem. This is a time after the birth of the Messiah. Therefore Jacob is placing this redemption clearly in the future.