Pharaoh of ancient Egypt was an example of this. As each of the Ten Plagues befell Egypt, Pharaoh hardened his heart rather than displayed godly fear.
وَأَبْلَغُ مِثَالٍ عَلَى ذلِكَ هُوَ فِرْعَوْنُ مِصْرَ ٱلْقَدِيمَةِ .‏