Daniel 9:15

"Therefore the LORD has watched over the evil, and brought it on us; for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he does, and we have not obeyed his voice."

Key Reflection

This verse underscores that God's observance of evil deeds leads to their consequence, emphasizing His righteousness in every action. The people recognize their disobedience as the root cause of their suffering, acknowledging both divine justice and their own failure to heed God’s commandments.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt -In former days. The reference to this shows that it is proper to use “arguments” before God when we plead with him (compare the notes atJob 23:4); that is, to suggest considerations or reasons why the prayer should be granted. Those reasons must be, of course, such as will occur to our own minds as sufficient to make it proper for God to bestow the blessing, and when they are presented before him, it must be with submission to his higher view of the subject.

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