Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.
For a long time, Israel has been without the true God, without priests to teach them, and without God's law to guide them.
The writer is describing how Israel had fallen into a spiritual crisis, lacking God's presence, spiritual leadership, and divine guidance for an extended period.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a prophecy given by Azariah to King Asa of Judah around 895 BC. The prophet is likely referring to the dark period of the judges or possibly the recent reign of King Rehoboam, when Israel had turned away from proper worship of God. During these times, the nation often abandoned temple worship, ignored God's laws, and lacked faithful priests to guide them spiritually.
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