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;
But after they had peace, they did evil things in your sight again. So you allowed their enemies to defeat them and rule over them. Yet when they turned back to you and cried out for help, you heard them from heaven. Many times you rescued them because of your mercy.
This verse describes a repeating pattern where God's people would sin after times of peace, face consequences through enemy oppression, then cry out to God who would mercifully rescue them again and again.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, the Israelites are gathered for a time of confession and worship after returning from exile in Babylon, as they reflect on their nation's history. They recount the repeated cycles of their ancestors' disobedience to God, which led to punishment by enemies, followed by repentance and divine deliverance. This verse specifically illustrates God's pattern of mercy toward Israel despite their unfaithfulness, as part of a broader prayer acknowledging His faithfulness throughout history.
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