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A History of Rebellion
Commentators explain that Israel's idolatry was a gradual and escalating rebellion. It began with Jeroboam's two golden calves, progressed to Ahab's state-sponsored worship of Baal and the Asherah, and expanded to include astral worship of the sun, moon, and stars. This verse summarizes a long history of forsaking God's commands.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 17:16
18th Century
Theologian
In 2 Kings 17:10, there is a reference to the old high-place worship, which was professedly a worship of Yahweh but with unauthorized r…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 17:16
19th Century
Bishop
Molten images. — 1 Kings 12:28. Literally, a casting.
A grove. — An Asherah …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 17:16
17th Century
Pastor
And they left all the commandments of the Lord their God
Which their idolatry led them to; and indeed he that offend…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 17:7–23
17th Century
Minister
Although the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was only briefly related, in these verses it is largely commented upon, and its reasons g…