2-kings 17:14
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in Jehovah their God.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And they did not give ear, but became stiff-necked, like their fathers who had no faith in the Lord their God.
Webster's Revision
Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
World English Bible
Notwithstanding, they would not listen, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in Yahweh their God.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in the LORD their God.
Barnes's 2-kings 17:14 Bible Commentary
To "harden" or "stiffen the neck" is a common Hebrew expression significative of unbending obstinacy and determined self-will. See the marginal references.
Wesley's 2-kings 17:14 Bible Commentary
17:14 Hardened, … — Refused to submit their neck to the yoke of God's precepts. A metaphor from stubborn oxen, that will not bow to the yoke.
