Context 9:6 We have not paid attention to your servants the prophets, who spoke by your authority1 to our kings, our leaders, and our ancestors,2 and to all the inhabitants3 of the land as well.
[9:6]1tnHeb “in your name.” Another option is to translate, “as your representatives.”
[9:6]2tnHeb “our fathers” (also in vv. 8, 16). The Hebrew term translated “father” can refer to more distant relationships such as grandfathers or ancestors.