Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them.
Our kings, leaders, priests, and ancestors have not obeyed your law or listened to your commands and warnings that you gave them.
The writer is confessing that Israel's leaders and ancestors consistently failed to follow God's laws and ignored His warnings throughout their history.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, the Israelites had returned from exile in Babylon and were gathered for a solemn assembly of fasting and confession. They were recounting their nation's history, openly admitting that their kings, princes, priests, and ancestors had repeatedly disobeyed God's law, leading to divine judgment and their eventual captivity. This confession was part of a broader effort to renew their covenant with God and restore faithful living in their homeland.
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