For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,
All Commentaries on Lamentations 4:13 Go To Lamentations 4
Thomas Aquinas
AD 1274
Here is assigned a reason for the destruction. As a result, wonder would cease. And first, as to fault of prelates: "for the sins of prophets and the iniquities of her priests." Namely, those who ought to govern the people. As the Prophet Daniel 13:5 says: "In that year two elders from the people were appointed as judges.
Concerning them the Lord had said: "Iniquity came forth from Babylon, from elders who were judges, who were supposed to govern the people."
