International Children’s Bible

Nehemiah 9:9-15 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

9. “You saw our ancestors suffering in Egypt.You heard them cry out at the Red Sea.

10. You did signs and miracles against the king of Egypt.And you did them against all his officers and all the people of Egypt.You knew how proud they were.You made everyone know your name.And it is still known today.

11. You divided the sea in front of our ancestors.They walked through it on dry ground.But you threw the people chasing them into the deep water.They were like a stone being thrown into mighty waters.

12. You led our ancestors with a pillar of cloud in the daytime.And you led them with a pillar of fire at night.It lit the waythey were supposed to go.

13. You came down to Mount Sinai.You talked to our ancestors from heaven.You gave them fair rules and true teachings.You gave them good orders and commands.

14. You told them about your holy Sabbath.You gave commands, orders and teachings to themthrough your servant Moses.

15. When they were hungry, you gave them bread from heaven.When they were thirsty, you brought them water from the rock.You told them to go into the land and take it over.You had promised to give it to them.