§ 02 · King James Bible
2 Kings 17:14
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.
Simple English
Despite this, they refused to listen and only became more stubborn, just like their ancestors who didn't believe in the LORD their God.
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