2 Kings 17:40

40 They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.

2 Kings 17:40 in Other Translations

40 Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

40 However, they would not listen, but they did according to their former manner.

40 But the people would not listen and continued to follow their former practices.

40 But they didn't pay any attention. They kept doing what they'd always done.

40 However, they would not listen but continued practicing their former custom.

2 Kings 17:40 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 17:40

Howbeit, they did not hearken, but did after their former
manner.
] They did not repent of their idolatries, but persisted in them, and even when they were in captivity in Assyria, or such of them as were left in the land.

2 Kings 17:40 In-Context

38 Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods.

39 Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

40 They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.

41 Even while these people were worshiping the LORD, they were serving their idols. To this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their ancestors did.