So here we are today as slaves in the land You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and goodness--here we are as slaves! Cross References Deuteronomy 28:48 you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you. Ezra 9:9 Though we are slaves, our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but He has extended to us grace in the sight of the kings of Persia, giving us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and giving us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem. Lamentations 5:5 We are closely pursued; we are weary and find no rest. Treasury of Scripture Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that you gave to our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it: Deuteronomy 28:48 2 Chronicles 12:8 Ezra 9:9 |