Matthew Poole and continuators on Daniel 9:6

6 Neither have we hearkned unto thy servants the prophets , which spake in thy Name, to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land .

For God to send his Prophets to his People, was their high priviledge, and the highest act of Favour to them, and of his Authority over them, for they were Gods Ambassadors, and came to them in the Lords Name, and therefore their [illegible: 1 letter]in and punishment was the greater.

Gods Embassadors have a large Commission, and general instruction to speak in the name of their Lord with all Authority, and without respect of persons▪ And this shews, 1 Gods Authority over all. 2 Gods Mercy towards all, of all sorts. 3 The aggravation of this sin, because it was of all sorts, as Gen. 6.12, 13. 2 Chron. 36.16. Now the abuse of Gods Embassadors hath by the Law of Nations ever been highly resented: 2 Sam. 10. and 12.29, 30, 31.