The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.
One important thing to remember in understanding this passage of old testament law is that it is fulfilled in Jesus. All are forgiven through His name, even the sons of a sinful father.
I believe he is quoting Numbers 14:18.
One important thing to remember in understanding this passage of old testament law is that it is fulfilled in Jesus. All are forgiven through His name, even the sons of a sinful father.