Nehemiah 7:64

7:64 They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but none were found. They were therefore excluded ¹  from the priesthood.

Nehemiah 9:16

9:16 “But they – our ancestors ²  – behaved presumptuously; they rebelled ³  and did not obey your commandments.

Nehemiah 9:31

9:31 However, due to your abundant mercy you did not do away with them altogether; you did not abandon them. For you are a merciful and compassionate God.

[7:64]  ¹ tn Heb “they were desecrated.”

[9:16]  ² tn Heb “and our fathers.” The vav is explicative.

[9:16]  ³ tn Heb “they stiffened their neck” (so also in the following verse).