It is fascinating to read the possible unstated message in this verse. Just as the children of Moses hardened their hearts, and yet were led into the land of promise, is Nephi suggesting to Laman and Lemuel that their efforts to return to Jerusalem are going to be futile, and that in spite of their objections the designs of the Lord will be carried out, and they will go to their own promised land - even if they don't see the hand of the Lord in their journey?