Note that there were Israelites who heard God's complaints and knew He was right. Because of their fear -of offending- the Lord, they humbled themselves and turned their backs on corrupt practices. They-heard-what God said, meaning they agreed with Him and took it to heart. In essence, they repented of their previous attitudes and chose to have a renewed attitude. To help them remember, they wrote a book of remembrance and they took the time to meditate on His Words.