Exodus 13:17
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, “The people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.”
Numbers 14:1-4
Then the whole community broke into loud cries, and the people wept that night.
Exodus 14:11-12
They said to Moses: “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you took us to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?
Deuteronomy 17:16
However, he must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’
Nehemiah 9:17
and did not remember Your wonders
You performed among them.
They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader
to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But You are a forgiving God,
gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in faithful love,
and You did not abandon them.
Exodus 16:2-3
The entire Israelite community grumbled
Deuteronomy 20:8
The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who is afraid or cowardly? Let him leave and return home, so that his brothers’ hearts won’t melt like his own.’
Judges 7:3
Now announce in the presence of the people: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’”
1 Kings 8:47
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition You in their captors’ land:
“We have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,”
Luke 14:27-32
Acts 7:39
Our ancestors were unwilling to obey him, but pushed him away, and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.
Acts 15:38
But Paul did not think it appropriate to take along this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.
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The people repent
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The people repent
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition You in their captors’ land:
“We have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,”
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and did not remember Your wonders
You performed among them.
They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader
to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But You are a forgiving God,
gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in faithful love,
and You did not abandon them.