2 Kings 17:19

19 Even Judah didn't obey the commands of the LORD their God but lived according to Israel's customs.

2 Kings 17:19 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 17:19

Also Judah kept not the commandments of the Lord their God,
&c.] But were infected with the idolatry of the ten tribes, and drawn into it by their example, and persisted therein, notwithstanding what befell the ten tribes; which are aggravations of the sins of them both, see ( Jeremiah 3:7-10 ) ,

but walked in the statutes of Israel which they made;
worshipping the calves as they did, particularly in the times of Ahaz, he setting the example, see ( 2 Kings 16:3 ) .

2 Kings 17:19 In-Context

17 They sacrificed their sons and daughters by burning them alive. They practiced black magic and cast evil spells. They sold themselves by doing what the LORD considered evil, and they made him furious.

18 The LORD became so angry with Israel that he removed them from his sight. Only the tribe of Judah was left.

19 Even Judah didn't obey the commands of the LORD their God but lived according to Israel's customs.

20 So the LORD rejected all of Israel's descendants, made them suffer, handed them over to those who looted their property, and finally turned away from Israel.

21 When he tore Israel away from the family of David, the people of Israel made Jeroboam (Nebat's son) king. Jeroboam forced Israel away from the LORD and led them to commit a serious sin.