'Protested' in the Bible

“What have I done now?” protested David. “It was just a question.”

Joab protested: “Never! I do not want to destroy!

But I protested, “Oh no, Lord, God! Look, I don’t know how to speak since I am only a youth.”

This is what the Lord says:Stand by the roadways and look.Ask about the ancient paths:Which is the way to what is good?Then take itand find rest for yourselves.But they protested, “We won’t!”

I appointed watchmen over youand said: Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.But they protested, “We won’t listen!”