THE SEVEN HAFTAROT OF COMFORT EXPLAINED

On the third Shabbat, the Prophets report to the Lord 'The impoverished, the storm-tossed one has not been comforted' - 'She refuses to accept comfort from us; she wants to hear it from You alone!' "

"Therefore, on the fourth Shabbat, the Holy One, Blessed be He, assures the People, 'It is I, even I Who is comforting you.'

And on the fifth Shabbat, He continues to raise their spirits, 'Sing out you who were barren who had not yet given birth.'