Nehemiah 9:16-17

16But they—our own ancestors—acted arrogantly. They became stubborn and wouldn’t obey your commands.

17They refused to listen. They forgot the miracles you performed for them. They became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to slavery ⌞in Egypt⌟. But you are a forgiving God, one who is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive. You never abandoned them,