Did any Israelites obtain what the nation was seeking?
Yes, a remnant did. Though the nation as a whole did not obtain what it sought, the election—the believers—did. Some Jews were elected, came to salvation, became the chosen, and were placed in the Body of Christ with the rest of believers, while the others were blinded.
Les explains that Israel wanted the King and the Kingdom, but they did not get what they were seeking because in unbelief they would not reckon that they first had to deal with the sin problem. They needed a redeeming Savior, not merely a ruling king. They expected a conquering hero on a white steed, but He came into Jerusalem on a donkey, so they rejected and crucified Him. Yet not all rejected Him. The nation for the most part did not obtain what they sought, but the election did. The elect are believers; some Jews were elected and came to salvation, becoming the chosen and being in the Body of Christ with the rest of us, while the rest were blinded. Les notes that today the nation of Israel remains largely spiritually blind, whether religious, orthodox, or secular.
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
More Questions
What was Israel seeking but did not obtain according to Romans 11:7?
Israel did not obtain what it was seeking; what Israel sought was the King and the Kingdom.
What does Romans 11:7 say Israel sought but did not obtain?
Paul in Romans 11:7 confirms that Israel did not obtain what it sought—the king and the kingdom—which it was looking for throughout the Old Testament.
Why did Israel fail to obtain the King and the Kingdom they were seeking?
Israel did not obtain what they were seeking because in unbelief they would not reckon with the fact that they had to deal first with the sin problem — they needed a redeeming Savior, not just a ruling king, and that is why they did not want Him.