Nehemiah 9:17, 31

They refused to listen; they forgot the miracles you did for them. So they became stubborn and turned against you, choosing a leader to take them back to slavery. But you are a forgiving God. You are kind and full of mercy. You do not become angry quickly, and you have great love. So you did not leave them.

But because your mercy is great, you did not kill them all or leave them. You are a kind and merciful God.