Nehemiah 9:36

New Century Version

“Look, we are slaves today in the land you gave our ancestors. They were to enjoy its fruit and its good things, but look, we are slaves here.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 12:8

But the people of Jerusalem will become Shishak’s servants so they may learn that serving me is different than serving the kings of other nations.”

Ezra 9:9

Even though we are slaves, our God has not left us. He caused the kings of Persia to be kind to us and has given us new life. We can rebuild the Temple and repair its ruins. And he has given us a wall to protect us in Judah and Jerusalem.

Lamentations 5:4

We have to buy the water we drink; we must pay for the firewood.

Lamentations 5:5

Those who chase after us want to catch us by the neck. We are tired and find no rest.

Deuteronomy 28:48

so you will serve the enemies the Lord sends against you. You will be hungry, thirsty, naked, and poor, and the Lord will put a load on you until he has destroyed you.