The priests said not, Where is the LORD] They taught not the people to seek after God. vers. 6.
they that handle the law] That should have expounded Gods law to the people. Deuteronomy 33:10. Nehem. 8. 8. Malachi 2:7. Romans 2:20.
knew me not] Hosea 4:6.
the pastours also transgressed against me] As well Princes as Priests. 2 Chronicles 36:12; 2 Chronicles 36:14.
walked after things that do not profit] Followed idols; that could do no good; Isai. 44. 9, 10. Habakkuk 2:18. vers. 11. and drew the people after them. 1 Kings 18:22.