Daniel 9:11

"We haven’t obeyed the LORD our God’s voice, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights Israel's failure to follow God's commandments as communicated through the prophets, indicating a persistent disregard for divine law and a lack of obedience to prophetic warnings and teachings. This spiritual failing sets the stage for judgment but also underscores the ongoing importance of adhering to God’s revealed will.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Yea, all Israel have transgressed ... -Embracing not only the tribe and the kingdom of Judah, but the whole nation. The calamity, therefore, had come upon them all. Even by departing -By departing from thy commandments; or by rebellion against thee. That they might not obey thy voice -By refusing to obey thy voice, or thy commands. Therefore the curse is poured upon us -As rain descends, or as water is poured out. The “curse” here refers to what was so solemnly threatened by Moses in case the nation did not obey God. SeeDeuteronomy 28:15-68. And the oath that is written in the law of Moses ...

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