Albert Barnes Commentary Isaiah 9:13

"Yet the people have not turned unto him that smote them, neither have they sought Jehovah of hosts." — Isaiah 9:13 (ASV)

For the people ... - This is a reason why his anger would not cease, and it is, at the same time, the suggestion of a new crime for which the divine judgment would rest upon them. It commences the second part of the oracle.

Turns not - It is implied here that it was the design of the chastisement to turn them to God. In this case, as in many others, such a design had not been accomplished.

To him that smites them - To God, who had punished them.

Neither do they seek - They do not seek his protection and favor; they do not worship and honor him.

The Lord of hosts - Note, (Isaiah 1:9).