John Trapp on Nehemiah 9:16

Verſe 16. But they and our fathers] Gods mercies have been hitherto mentioned, that their ſinnes might thereby be aggravated: For good turnes aggravate unkindneſſes; and mens ſinnes are much increaſed by their obligations. It is charged upon Solomon as a foul fault, that he departed from the Lord, who had appeared unto him twice, 1 Kings 11.9.

Dealt proudly] Pride is the Maſter-pock of the ſoul, and the root of rebellion againſt God, Pſal. 119.21.

And hardened their necks] As unruly beaſts that will not bear the yoke; lawleſſe and awleſſe perſons that refuſe to be reformed, hate to be healed.

And hearkened not to thy Commandments] But rather to the Devils whiſtle, calling them off from better practiſes.