Nehemiah 9:16-17

16“But they – our ancestors – behaved presumptuously; they rebelled and did not obey your commandments.

17They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them,