It will be, like people, like priest; And I will punish them for their ways, And will repay them for their deeds.
You see, the whole problem with Israel began with the priesthood and with the prophets--the corrupted priesthood not teaching the people, not being responsible to teach the people the law of God. They themselves didn't know the law of God. You have forgotten the law of God, how can you teach the people if you've forgotten it yourself?