Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed his covenant, and all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and would not hear them, nor do them.
Because they did not obey the voice of the LORD their God, but broke his covenant and ignored everything that Moses, the LORD's servant, had commanded them. They refused to listen or obey.
This verse explains that Israel was punished because they completely rejected God's commands and broke their covenant with Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account of 2 Kings, this verse refers to the downfall of the northern kingdom of Israel, which was conquered by the Assyrians around 722 BC due to the people's persistent rebellion. The Israelites had ignored the laws and covenant established through Moses, leading to their exile as a direct consequence of their unfaithfulness. This event serves as a historical example of how God's warnings through prophets were disregarded, highlighting the seriousness of covenant-breaking in ancient Israelite society.
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