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Nehemiah 9:16-17 Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem

16 “But they, our forefathers, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and did not obey your commands.

17 They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them,

Cross References for Nehemiah 9:16-17

Jeremiah 2:31 - “You of this generation, consider the word of the Lord: “Have I been a desert to Israel or a la... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:31 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:31

Acts 7:51 - “You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: Y... Click to read the verse Acts 7:51 Click to read the verse Acts 7:51

Isaiah 63:10 - Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himse... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:10

Isaiah 48:18 - If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your ri... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:18 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:18

Deuteronomy 5:29 - Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:29

Hebrews 3:13 - But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hard... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:13

Proverbs 29:1 - A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:1

Nehemiah 9:10 - You sent miraculous signs and wonders against Pharaoh, against all his officials and all the pe... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:10 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:10

2 Chronicles 30:8 - Do not be stiff-necked, as your fathers were; submit to the Lord. Come to the sanctuary, which ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:8 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:8

Romans 2:5 - But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against y... Click to read the verse Romans 2:5 Click to read the verse Romans 2:5

Hebrews 3:15 - As has just been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in t... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:15

Hebrews 3:8 - do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert, Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:8

Isaiah 48:4 - For I knew how stubborn you were; the sinews of your neck were iron, your forehead was bronze. Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:4

Exodus 18:11 - Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treat... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11

2 Chronicles 36:13 - He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him take an oath in God’s name. He b... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:13

Exodus 15:26 - He said, “If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his... Click to read the verse Exodus 15:26 Click to read the verse Exodus 15:26

2 Kings 17:14 - But they would not listen and were as stiff-necked as their fathers, who did not trust in the L... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:14 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:14

Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them to return to your law, but they became arrogant and disobeyed your commands. T... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:29 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:29

Psalms 119:21 - You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:21

Exodus 32:9 - “I have seen these people,” the Lord said to Moses, “and they are a stiff-necked people. Click to read the verse Exodus 32:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:9

Deuteronomy 31:27 - For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you have been rebellious against the Lor... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:27 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:27

Deuteronomy 9:6 - Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the Lord your God is giving... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:6

Deuteronomy 9:13 - And the Lord said to me, “I have seen this people, and they are a stiff-necked people indeed! Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:13

Deuteronomy 9:27 - Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people, thei... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:27 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:27

Deuteronomy 9:23-24 - And when the Lord sent you out from Kadesh Barnea, he said, “Go up and take possession of the l... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:23-24 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:23-24

Deuteronomy 32:15 - Jeshurun grew fat and kicked; filled with food, he became heavy and sleek. He abandoned the God... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:15

Psalms 78:8-72 - They would not be like their forefathers— a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts we... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:8-72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:8-72

Psalms 106:6 - We have sinned, even as our fathers did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:6

2 Chronicles 29:6 - Our fathers were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the Lord our God and forsook him. The... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 29:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 29:6

Zechariah 1:4 - Do not be like your forefathers, to whom the earlier prophets proclaimed: This is what the Lord... Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:4 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:4

Jeremiah 19:15 - “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘Listen! I am going to bring on this ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 19:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 19:15

Psalms 95:8-10 - do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the desert, Click to read the verse Psalms 95:8-10 Click to read the verse Psalms 95:8-10

Psalms 81:11-14 - “But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me. Click to read the verse Psalms 81:11-14 Click to read the verse Psalms 81:11-14

Deuteronomy 1:26-33 - Rebellion Against the Lord But you were unwilling to go up; you rebelled against the command of... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:26-33 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:26-33

Psalms 81:8 - “Hear, O my people, and I will warn you— if you would but listen to me, O Israel! Click to read the verse Psalms 81:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 81:8