that was because their apostles were wont to come unto them with evidences but they said shall a mere human bein guide us? wherefore they disbelieved and turned away and allah needed them not. and allah is self sufficient praiseworthy.
ذلك بأنه كانت تأتيهم رسلهم بالبينات فقالوا أبشر يهدوننا فكفروا وتولوا واستغنى الله والله غني حميد