Exodus 6:9
"And Moses spoke thus to the sons of Israel, and they listened not to Moses for faint-heartedness, and for their hard tasks."
Exodus 6:9 - Did the children of Israel listen to Moses or disregard his words?
Contrasting Link: Exodus 4:31 →
PROBLEM: Here the text claims that “they would not heed Moses.” But earlier (in Ex. 4:31) it says “the people believed [Moses],” and even “bowed their heads and worshiped [God].”
SOLUTION: Apparently they readily received Moses at first, but when they did not experience immediate deliverance, they became discouraged and impatient and would no longer listen to him.