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 said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which …
And the Lord said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the Lord your God:
Who went in the way before you, to search you out a place to pitch your tents in, in fire …
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, …
Understand therefore, that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for …
Furthermore the Lord spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
Likewise when the Lord sent you from Kadesh–barnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; …
Ye have been rebellious against the Lord from the day that I knew you.
Remember thy servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; look not unto the stubbornness of this people, nor to their wickedness, nor …