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Then you abandoned them to the hand of their enemies so that they ruled over them. And when they cried out to you again, you heard from heaven, and in your compassion you delivered them time after time. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> “But as soon as they were at peace, your people again committed evil in your sight, and once more you let their enemies conquer them. Yet whenever your people turned and cried to you again for help, you listened once more from heaven. In your wonderful mercy, you rescued them many times! <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> But after they had rest they did evil again before you, and you abandoned them to the hand of their enemies, so that they had dominion over them. Yet when they turned and cried to you, you heard from heaven, and many times you delivered them according to your mercies. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> “But after they had rest, They again did evil before You. Therefore You left them in the hand of their enemies, So that they had dominion over them; Yet when they returned and cried out to You, You heard from heaven; And many times You delivered them according to Your mercies, <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “But as soon as they had rest, they did evil again before You; Therefore You abandoned them to the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them. When they cried out again to You, You heard from heaven, And many times You rescued them according to Your compassion, <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But as soon as they had rest, they did evil again before You; Therefore You abandoned them to the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them. When they cried again to You, You heard from heaven, And many times You rescued them according to Your compassion, <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But as soon as they had rest, they did evil again before Thee; Therefore Thou didst abandon them to the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them. When they cried again to Thee, Thou didst hear from heaven, And many times Thou didst rescue them according to Thy compassion, <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as soon as they had rest, they returned to do evil before You; Therefore You forsook them in the hand of their enemies, so they had dominion over them. Then they returned and cried to You. And You listened from heaven, And many times You delivered them according to Your compassion, <a href="/amp/nehemiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil before You; Therefore You abandoned them into the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them. Yet when they turned and cried out again to You, You heard them from heaven, And You rescued them many times in accordance with Your compassion, <a href="/csb/nehemiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But as soon as they had relief, they again did what was evil in your sight. So you abandoned them to the power of their enemies, who dominated them. When they cried out to you again, you heard from heaven and rescued them many times in your compassion. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But as soon as they had relief, they again did what was evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the power of their enemies, who dominated them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven and rescued them many times in Your compassion. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee; therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies, <a href="/cev/nehemiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But when they were at peace, they would turn against you, and you would hand them over to their enemies. Then they would beg for help, and because you are merciful, you rescued them over and over again. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As soon as they felt some relief, they were again doing what you considered evil. You abandoned them to their enemies, who conquered them. They cried to you again, and you heard them from heaven. You rescued them many times because of your compassion. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> When peace returned, they sinned again, and again you let their enemies conquer them. Yet when they repented and asked you to save them, in heaven you heard, and time after time you rescued them in your great mercy. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> "But after they had gained relief, they returned to doing evil before you. Therefore you abandoned them to the control of their enemies, who continued to oppress them. But when they came back and cried out to you, you listened from heaven and delivered them in your compassion on many occasions. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. <a href="/net/nehemiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> "Then, when they were at rest again, they went back to doing evil before you. Then you abandoned them to their enemies, and they gained dominion over them. When they again cried out to you, in your compassion you heard from heaven and rescued them time and again. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before you; therefore left you them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them; yet when they returned, and cried to you, you heard from heaven; and many times you delivered them according to your mercies, <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore thou leftest them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned and cried to thee, thou hearedest them from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; <a href="/web/nehemiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before you; therefore you left them in the hands of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them; yet when they returned and cried to you, you heard from heaven; and many times you delivered them according to your mercies, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when they have rest, "" They turn back to do evil before You, "" And You leave them in the hand of their enemies, "" And they rule over them; And they return, and call You, "" And You hear from the heavens, "" And deliver them many times, "" According to Your mercies, <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And when they have rest, they turn back to do evil before Thee, and Thou dost leave them in the hand of their enemies, and they rule over them; and they turn back, and call Thee, and Thou from the heavens dost hear, and dost deliver them, according to Thy mercies, many times, <a href="/slt/nehemiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when rest to them they will turn back to do evil before thee: and thou wilt leave them in the hand of their enemies, and they will come down upon them: and they will turn back and cry to thee, and thou from the heavens wilt hear, and wilt deliver them according to thy compassion, many times.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But after they had rest, they returned to do evil in thy sight : and thou leftest them in the hand of their enemies, and they had dominion over them. Then they returned, and cried to thee: and thou heardest from heaven, and deliveredst them many times in thy mercies. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But after they had rested, they turned back, so that they did evil in your sight. And you abandoned them to the hand of their enemies, and they possessed them. And they converted, and they cried out to you. And from heaven you heeded them, and you freed them many times, by your mercies. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> As soon as they had relief, they would go back to doing evil in your sight. Again you abandoned them to the power of their enemies, who crushed them. Once again they cried out to you, and you heard them from heaven and delivered them according to your mercy, many times over. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But after they had rest, they again did evil before you, and you abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, so that they had dominion over them; yet when they turned and cried to you, you heard from heaven, and many times you rescued them according to your mercies.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee; therefore thou didst leave them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had dominion over them; yet when they returned and prayed before thee, thou didst hear them from heaven; and many times didst thou save them according to thy great mercies. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when you relieved them, they returned to do what is hateful before you, and you turned them over into the hands of their enemies, and they subdued them, and they turned and they prayed in your presence, and you heard from Heaven, and you saved them every time according to the abundance of your mercies.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But after they had rest, they did evil again before Thee; therefore didst Thou leave them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them; yet when they returned, and cried unto Thee, many times didst Thou hear from heaven, and deliver them according to Thy mercies; <a href="/sep/nehemiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But when they rested, they did evil again before thee: so thou leftest them in the hands of their enemies, and they ruled over them: and they cried again to thee, and thou heardest them from heaven, and didst deliver them in thy great compassions. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=2631" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">The People Confess Their Sins</a> …27So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. 28<a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: ū·ḵə·nō·w·aḥ (Conj-w, Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">But as soon as they had rest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šū·ḇū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">they again</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: ra‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in Your sight.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: wat·ta·‘az·ḇêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">So You abandoned them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">to the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê·hem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3mp) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">of their enemies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7287.htm" title="7287: way·yir·dū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To tread down, subjugate, to crumble off. A primitive root; to tread down, i.e. Subjugate; specifically, to crumble off.">who had dominion</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">over them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: way·yiz·‘ā·qū·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 2ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">When they cried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šū·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to You again,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: tiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: miš·šā·ma·yim (Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">from heaven,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: wə·ṯaṣ·ṣî·lêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">and You delivered them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">many</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘it·tîm (N-cp) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">times</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: kə·ra·ḥă·me·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden.">in Your compassion.</a> 29You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They stubbornly shrugged their shoulders; they stiffened their necks and would not obey.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judges 2:18-19</a> Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. / But when the judge died, the Israelites became even more corrupt than their fathers, going after other gods to serve them and bow down to them. They would not give up their evil practices and stubborn ways. <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a> But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died. <a href="/judges/3-15.htm">Judges 3:15</a> And again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab. <a href="/judges/4-3.htm">Judges 4:3</a> Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, because Jabin had nine hundred chariots of iron, and he had harshly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years. <a href="/judges/6-7.htm">Judges 6:7-10</a> Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian, / He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. ... <a href="/judges/10-10.htm">Judges 10:10-16</a> Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.” / The LORD replied, “When the Egyptians, Amorites, Ammonites, Philistines, / Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites oppressed you and you cried out to Me, did I not save you from their hands? ... <a href="/2_kings/13-4.htm">2 Kings 13:4-5</a> Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel. / So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before. <a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Psalm 106:43-45</a> Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. / Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. / And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. <a href="/isaiah/63-8.htm">Isaiah 63:8-9</a> For He said, “They are surely My people, sons who will not be disloyal.” So He became their Savior. / In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. <a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Jeremiah 31:18-20</a> I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. / After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’ / Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. <a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Hosea 5:15</a> Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” <a href="/hosea/6-1.htm">Hosea 6:1-2</a> Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. / After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence. <a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a> Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! <a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a> Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ... <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Acts 7:34</a> I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But after they had rest, they did evil again before you: therefore left you them in the land of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried to you, you heard them from heaven; and many times did you deliver them according to your mercies;did evil again.<a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11,12,30</a> And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died… <a href="/judges/4-1.htm">Judges 4:1</a> And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead.<a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a> So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.heardest<a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">1 Kings 8:33,34,39</a> When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house: … <a href="/isaiah/63-15.htm">Isaiah 63:15</a> Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained?many times<a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Psalm 106:43-45</a> Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Heardest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Hearedest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-73.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-4.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/job/5-4.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/esther/8-13.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-35.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-30.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Heardest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Hearedest</a> <a href="/job/1-16.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-31.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-34.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 9</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">A solemn fast, and repentance of the people</a> 4. <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But as soon as they had rest This phrase highlights a recurring cycle in Israel's history where periods of peace and prosperity often led to complacency and spiritual decline. The "rest" refers to times when God delivered Israel from their enemies, providing them with peace. This pattern is evident throughout the Book of Judges, where Israel repeatedly turned away from God after experiencing deliverance and rest (<a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judges 2:18-19</a>). It underscores the human tendency to forget God in times of comfort and security.they again did evil in Your sight The phrase "did evil in Your sight" indicates a return to sinful behaviors and idolatry, which were common issues for Israel. This evil often involved worshiping foreign gods and neglecting the covenant with Yahweh. The phrase "in Your sight" emphasizes that their actions were not hidden from God, who is omniscient. This cycle of sin is a central theme in the Old Testament, illustrating the need for repentance and the consequences of disobedience (<a href="/judges/3-7.htm">Judges 3:7</a>, <a href="/1_kings/11-6.htm">1 Kings 11:6</a>).So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies God's abandonment here is a form of divine judgment, allowing Israel to experience the consequences of their actions. This is consistent with the covenantal curses outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where disobedience leads to oppression by foreign nations. Historically, this occurred during various invasions and captivities, such as the Assyrian and Babylonian exiles. It serves as a reminder of God's justice and the seriousness of turning away from Him.who had dominion over them The dominion of enemies over Israel is a fulfillment of the warnings given by the prophets and the Mosaic Law. This dominion often involved harsh oppression and servitude, as seen in the accounts of the Philistines, Moabites, and Babylonians. It reflects the loss of autonomy and blessing that comes from breaking the covenant with God. This dominion is also a type of spiritual bondage that sin brings into the lives of believers.When they cried out to You again This phrase signifies repentance and a turning back to God in times of distress. The act of crying out is a common response in the Old Testament when Israel recognizes their sin and seeks God's mercy (<a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">1 Samuel 7:9</a>). It highlights God's readiness to listen to His people when they genuinely seek Him, demonstrating His patience and willingness to forgive.You heard from heaven God's hearing from heaven indicates His attentiveness and readiness to respond to the cries of His people. Heaven is depicted as God's dwelling place, emphasizing His sovereignty and authority. This phrase reassures believers of God's accessibility and His desire to intervene in human affairs when approached with a contrite heart (<a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a>, <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a>).and You delivered them many times in Your compassion God's deliverance is an act of grace and mercy, underscoring His compassionate nature. Despite Israel's repeated failures, God remains faithful to His covenant promises. This deliverance is seen throughout the history of Israel, from the Exodus to the return from Babylonian exile. It points to the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who provides salvation from sin and eternal life (<a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a>, <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God who repeatedly turned away from Him, yet cried out for deliverance. 2. <a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a> The foreign nations that God allowed to rule over the Israelites as a consequence of their disobedience. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The compassionate and merciful deity who hears the cries of His people and delivers them. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The leader who helped rebuild Jerusalem's walls and led the people in spiritual renewal. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The dwelling place of God, from where He hears and responds to the cries of His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cycle_of_sin_and_redemption.htm">The Cycle of Sin and Redemption</a> Recognize the pattern of sin, consequence, repentance, and deliverance in our own lives. We must be vigilant to break this cycle through consistent obedience and reliance on God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_compassionate_nature.htm">God's Compassionate Nature</a> Despite our failures, God is always ready to hear our cries and extend His mercy. This should encourage us to approach Him with confidence and repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Understand that turning away from God leads to negative consequences, not because God is punitive, but because He desires our growth and return to Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_repentance.htm">The Power of Repentance</a> True repentance involves a heartfelt turning back to God, which He honors by restoring and rescuing us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a> Like Nehemiah, we need leaders who guide us back to God and help us rebuild our spiritual lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 9</a> <a href="/q/nehemiah's_role_in_rebuilding_walls.htm">What was Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_deut._28_punishments_compare_to_god's_mercy.htm">How do the severe punishments in Deuteronomy 28 compare with the portrayal of a merciful God in other parts of the Bible (e.g., Psalm 145:9)?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a> <a href="/q/why_would_god_allow_curses,_not_forgiveness.htm">Nehemiah 4:4-5: Why would a just and merciful God sanction curses against enemies, conflicting with later teachings of forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - After they had rest. See <a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11, 30</a>; <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a>; <a href="/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28</a>. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But as soon as they had rest, וּכְנ֣וֹחַ (ū·ḵə·nō·w·aḥ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> To rest, settle down they again יָשׁ֕וּבוּ (yā·šū·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again did לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make evil רַ֖ע (ra‘) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil in Your sight. לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face So You abandoned them וַתַּֽעַזְבֵ֞ם (wat·ta·‘az·ḇêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit to the hands בְּיַ֤ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of their enemies, אֹֽיְבֵיהֶם֙ (’ō·yə·ḇê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary who had dominion וַיִּרְדּ֣וּ (way·yir·dū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7287.htm">Strong's 7287: </a> To tread down, subjugate, to crumble off over them. בָהֶ֔ם (ḇā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> When they cried out וַיִּזְעָק֔וּךָ (way·yiz·‘ā·qū·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> To shriek, to announce, convene publicly to You again, וַיָּשׁ֙וּבוּ֙ (way·yā·šū·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again You וְאַתָּ֞ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you heard תִּשְׁמַ֛ע (tiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently from heaven, מִשָּׁמַ֧יִם (miš·šā·ma·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky And You delivered them וְתַצִּילֵ֥ם (wə·ṯaṣ·ṣî·lêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver many רַבּ֥וֹת (rab·bō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great times עִתִּֽים׃ (‘it·tîm) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when in Your compassion. כְּֽרַחֲמֶ֖יךָ (kə·ra·ḥă·me·ḵā) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7356.htm">Strong's 7356: </a> Compassion, the womb, a maiden <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Nehemiah 9:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-28.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 9:28 But after they had rest they did (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>