that was because there came to them messengers with clear signs but they said shall human beings direct us? so they rejected and turned away. but allah can do without and allah is free of all needs worthy of all praise.
ذلك بأنه كانت تأتيهم رسلهم بالبينات فقالوا أبشر يهدوننا فكفروا وتولوا واستغنى الله والله غني حميد