2 Kings 17:14

14 But they would not listen and were as stiff-necked as their ancestors, who did not trust in the LORD their God.

2 Kings 17:14 in Other Translations

14 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.

14 But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the LORD their God.

14 But the Israelites would not listen. They were as stubborn as their ancestors who had refused to believe in the LORD their God.

14 But they wouldn't listen. If anything, they were even more bullheaded than their stubborn ancestors, if that's possible.

14 But they would not listen. Instead, they became obstinate like their ancestors who did not believe the Lord their God.

2 Kings 17:14 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 17:14

Notwithstanding, they would not hear
Their instructions, advice, and admonitions, and obey them:

but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did
not believe in the Lord their God:
as Terah and Nahor, who were idolaters; or rather, their fathers in the wilderness, that made and served the calf, and those that rebelled against Moses and Aaron; it is a metaphor taken from oxen, that will not submit their necks to the yoke, but draw back from it, or cast it off, see ( Acts 7:51 ) .

2 Kings 17:14 In-Context

12 They worshiped idols, though the LORD had said, “You shall not do this.”

13 The LORD warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers: “Turn from your evil ways. Observe my commands and decrees, in accordance with the entire Law that I commanded your ancestors to obey and that I delivered to you through my servants the prophets.”

14 But they would not listen and were as stiff-necked as their ancestors, who did not trust in the LORD their God.

15 They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their ancestors and the statutes he had warned them to keep. They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. They imitated the nations around them although the LORD had ordered them, “Do not do as they do.”

16 They forsook all the commands of the LORD their God and made for themselves two idols cast in the shape of calves, and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the starry hosts, and they worshiped Baal.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 32:9; Deuteronomy 31:27; Acts 7:51