2 Kings 17:16-17

16 They forsook all the commands of the LORD their God and made for themselves two idols cast in the shape of calves, and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the starry hosts, and they worshiped Baal.

17 They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire. They practiced divination and sought omens and sold themselves to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, arousing his anger.

2 Kings 17:16-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 17

This chapter relates the captivity of the ten tribes of Israel, and how it came about, 2Ki 17:1-6, the cause of it, their idolatry, which they persisted in, notwithstanding the remonstrances made against it, 2Ki 17:7-23, in whose stead were placed people from different parts, who exercised a mixed religion, partly Heathenish, and partly Israelitish, 2Ki 17:24.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 32:4; 1 Kings 12:28
• 2. S Deuteronomy 16:21; 1 Kings 14:15,23
• 3. S Genesis 2:1; Isaiah 40:26; Jeremiah 19:13; 2 Kings 21:3
• 4. S Judges 2:11; 1 Kings 16:31
• 5. S Deuteronomy 12:31; Deuteronomy 18:10-12; 2 Kings 16:3; Ezekiel 16:21
• 6. S Leviticus 19:26
• 7. S 1 Kings 21:20; Romans 7:14