To “harden” or “stiffen the neck” is a common Hebrew expression that signifies unbending obstinacy and determined self-will. See the marginal refer…

Notwithstanding ... hear. —Rather, and they did not listen.

Necks. —Hebrew, neck. ([Refe…

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

…

Although the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was only briefly related, in these verses it is largely commented upon, and its reasons g…