Nehemiah 9:16
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. The people gather for a great day of fasting, sackcloth, and confession; the Levites lead an extended public prayer reviewing all of God's acts from creation and Abraham through Egypt, the wilderness, the conquest, the judges, and the prophets, confessing …
Other Translations
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
`And they and our fathers have acted proudly, and harden their neck, and have not hearkened unto Thy commands,
But they and our fathers, in their pride, made their necks stiff, and gave no attention to your orders,
Cross References
And the Lord said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which …
But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then …
For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye …
Remember thy servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; look not unto the stubbornness of this people, nor to their wickedness, nor …
Ye have been rebellious against the Lord from the day that I knew you.
Likewise when the Lord sent you from Kadesh–barnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; …
Furthermore the Lord spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
Understand therefore, that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for …
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, …