Judges 2:2

2 You must never make a treaty with the people who live in this land. You must tear down their altars.' But you didn't obey me. What do you think you're doing?

Judges 2:2 In-Context

1 The Messenger of the LORD went from Gilgal to Bochim. He said, "I brought you out of Egypt into the land that I swore to give to your ancestors. I said, 'I will never break my promise to you.
2 You must never make a treaty with the people who live in this land. You must tear down their altars.' But you didn't obey me. What do you think you're doing?
3 So I have this to say, 'I will not force them out of your way. They will be like thorns in your sides, and their gods will become a trap for you.'"
4 While the Messenger of the LORD was saying this to all the people of Israel, they began to cry loudly.
5 So they called that place Bochim [Those Who Cry]. They offered sacrifices there to the LORD.
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