“As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth.”
"As it is written in the law of Moses, all this calamity has come upon us, yet we have not entreated the favor of the Lord our God, turning from our iniquities and giving attention to your truth"—expressing recognition that even amid calamity, Israel failed to repent properly, perpetuating separation from God. The reference to written law establishes that judgment followed revealed stipulations, leaving no excuse for surprise. The admission that repentance had not occurred prior to this moment emphasizes the present prayer as a turning point.
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