Dan 9:16 | TNotes | STEP | 9:16 mock Jerusalem and your people: God’s name was dishonored when his chosen city and his chosen people were ridiculed because of their helplessness before their enemies, making it appear that their God was helpless (9:19 ; cp. Ezek 36:19-20 ).

cEzek 36:19-20►

‏ Daniel 9:16

9:16 ^a mock Jerusalem and your people: God’s name was dishonored when his chosen city and his chosen people were ridiculed because of their helplessness before their enemies, making it appear that their God was helpless (9:19 ^b; cp. Ezek 36:19-20 ^c).