Nehemiah 9:36

New International Reader's Version

“Now look at us. We are slaves today. We’re slaves in the land you gave our people of long ago. You gave it to them so they could eat its fruit and the other good things it produces.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 12:8

But the people of Jerusalem will be brought under his control. Then they will learn the difference between serving me and serving the kings of other lands.”

Ezra 9:9

We are still slaves. But you are our God. You haven’t turned away from us. You haven’t left us in our slavery. You have been kind to us. The kings of Persia have seen it. You have given us new life to repair your temple and rebuild it. You have given us a place of safety in Judah and Jerusalem.

Lamentations 5:4

We have to buy the water we drink. We have to pay for the wood we use.

Lamentations 5:5

Those who chase us are right behind us. We’re tired and can’t get any rest.

Deuteronomy 28:48

So he will send enemies against you. You will have to serve them. You will be hungry and thirsty. You will be naked and poor. The Lord will put the iron chains of slavery around your necks until he has destroyed you.