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The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and forgot Yahweh their God, and served the Baals and the Asheroth.
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What "The Groves" Really Were
Commentators clarify that the term "the groves" is a translation of "the Asheroth." This refers not to worshipping in a forest, but to worshipping specific wooden images or poles representing Asherah, a Canaanite goddess often seen as the consort of Baal. Israel's sin was bowing to man-made idols of a false deity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the groves - literally, Asheroth, images of Asherah (the goddess companion of Baal): see Deuteronomy 16:21 note.
19th Century
Anglican
Did evil in the sight of the Lord. —Rather, did the evil, as in Judges 2:11.
And the groves. —Rat…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord , &c.] Both by marrying with Heathens, and worshipping their…
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