Charles Ellicott Commentary Daniel 9:12

"And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil; for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem." — Daniel 9:12 (ASV)

Our judges.— Used in a wide sense to signify kings, princes, and rulers generally. (Compare to Hosea 7:7.)