THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
After condemning the wrongdoing of the Jewish people, the prophet also addresses the consequences they endured, making an effort through this to restore divine favor: "And there came upon us," he declares, "an oath inscribed in the law of Moses, the servant of God, because we have sinned" (Dan. 9:11). What is this oath? Would you care to examine it? "If you do not serve," Moses states, "the Lord your God, the Lord will bring upon you a bewildering spirit, so that you will not hear his voice, and you will remain among the small number" (Deuteronomy 28:15, 49-50, 62).
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Acknowledging that such punishment had indeed overtaken them for their actions, they confessed to God the collective transgressions of the people, saying, "You have handed us over to lawless foes, to detestable apostates, and to an unjust and wicked king, more than any in the world" (Dan. 3:32). Observe how that oath came to pass, stating, "You shall remain among a small number," and once again, "I will bring upon you a bewildering spirit."