Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.
Yeah, all of Israel messed up and broke your rules, we literally turned away so we wouldn't have to listen to what you were saying. So now the consequences you warned us about are happening, just like it was written in Moses' law, because we chose to go against you.
When we ignore God's voice and go our own way, we end up facing the consequences he already warned us about.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Daniel 9, the prophet Daniel is praying during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians as a result of Israel's repeated disobedience to God's covenant. This verse is part of Daniel's heartfelt confession on behalf of the nation, drawing from the curses promised in the Law of Moses, as found in Deuteronomy, which outlined consequences for breaking God's commands. Daniel is reflecting on how the people's sins led to their current suffering under foreign rule.
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