Nehemiah 9:27

"“Nevertheless they were disobedient and rebelled against you, cast your law behind their back, killed your prophets that testified against them to turn them again to you, and they committed awful blasphemies."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the persistent rebellion of the Israelites against God's commands, symbolized by casting His law aside, murdering those who tried to restore them to faith, and uttering sacrilegious words. Such actions demonstrate a willful disregard for divine guidance and a deep ingratitude towards God’s mercy and warnings.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou gavest them saviours -SeeJudges 3:15etc.

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