But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
But they made fun of God's messengers, rejected his words, and mistreated his prophets, until the LORD's anger rose up against his people, and there was no way to fix what had been broken.
This verse shows how the people of Judah repeatedly rejected God's warnings through his prophets until God's judgment became unavoidable.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the kings of Judah, the people repeatedly ignored and mocked the prophets sent by God to warn them of their sins and the impending judgment from foreign powers. This defiance escalated through generations, culminating in the Babylonian conquest under King Nebuchadnezzar, as described in the historical books of the Bible. The verse serves as a somber conclusion to the chronicler's account, emphasizing how sustained rebellion against God led to irreversible consequences for the nation.
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