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A Two-Sided Rebellion
Commentators explain that Israel's apostasy came from two distinct sources. First, they adopted the idolatrous practices of the pagan nations God had driven out before them. Second, they followed the corrupt, state-sanctioned religious laws established by their own kings, such as the worship of golden calves.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 17:8
18th Century
Theologian
Idolatry was worse in the Israelites than in other nations, since it demonstrated not merely foolishness and a gross carnal spirit, but also profou…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 17:8
19th Century
Bishop
Statutes of the heathen ... and of the kings of Israel. —The national guilt was twofold. It comprised:
- Idolatry in th…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 17:8
17th Century
Pastor
And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the Lord cast
out from before the children of Israel
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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…