2 Kings 17:40

God's Word

The people of Israel had refused to listen and made up their own rules, as they had done from the beginning.

Cross References

2 Kings 17:12

They served idols, although the Lord had said, “Never do this.”

2 Kings 17:34

Today they are still following their customs, as they’ve done from the beginning. They don’t fear the Lord or live by the decrees, customs, teachings, or commands that the Lord gave to the descendants of Jacob (whom he named Israel).

2 Kings 17:39

Instead, worship the Lord your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.’ ”

2 Kings 17:41

These ⌞other⌟ nations worshiped the Lord but also served their own idols. So did their children and their grandchildren. They still do whatever their ancestors did.

2 Kings 17:8

and lived by the customs of the nations that the Lord had forced out of the Israelites’ way. They also did what their kings wanted them to do.

Jeremiah 13:23

Can Ethiopians change the color of their skin or leopards change their spots? Can you do good when you’re taught to do wrong?

Deuteronomy 4:28

There you will worship wooden and stone gods made by human hands. These gods can’t see, hear, eat, or smell.