The narration of a people who denied Allah the Exalted

Has not the account of those who disbelieved before come to you, who tasted the torment of their action, and for whom is grievous punishment?

This was so because their apostles came to them with clear proofs, but they said: "What. Can a mortal show us the way?" And they denied and turned away; but God was unconcerned. God is all-sufficient, worthy of praise.