The priests broke Jehovah’s commandment and they corrupted Jehovah’s covenant. This brought Jehovah’s curse to them (2:1-9).
In verses 13 through 17 we see Jehovah’s hatred of the treachery of man (mainly referring to the priests) toward his wife.
Verses 13 and 14 indicate that the treachery of a priest toward his wife damages his priesthood. Probably some of the mistreated wives came and wept at the altar (vv. 13a, 14). Because of this, Jehovah no longer regarded the sacrifices or received them with pleasure from the priests’ hands (v. 13b). Here we see a very important matter. If a servant of the Lord cannot have a proper life with his wife, his service will be annulled.
Every young person must consider his or her marriage very carefully. All the brothers and sisters are priests. If we cannot live well with our spouse, how can we serve the church? If our married life is improper, our priesthood will be finished; it will be brought to nothing.