Even in the Old Testament there was a tension between the rigid application of the Law and showing love and mercy. The Bible tells us that God is love. God will go to the extreme to show us how much he loves us, how much he cares about us. 

The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” (Hosea 3)

Reconciliation at the individual level can lead to a collective reconciliation. 

Please read all the chapters of Daniel 11 - Hosea 3.

May the Lord richly bless you!