2 Kings 17:12

For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 17:12

BSB

They served idols, although the LORD had told them, "You shall not do this thing."

AKJV

For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said to them, You shall not do this thing.

CPDV

And they worshipped impurities, concerning which the Lord instructed them that they should not do this word.

ERV

and they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.

NHEB

and they served idols, of which the LORD had said to them, "You shall not do this thing."

SMT

And they will serve blocks which Jehovah said to them, Ye shall not do this word.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 17:12

FortheyservedH5647Verb idolsH1544Noun MasculinewhereoftheLORDH3068Proper NamehadsaidH559VerbuntothemYeshallnotdoH6213VerbthisthingH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 17:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 17:12

Summary

People violated explicit divine commandment against idolatry

Place

Israel

Event

Commandment violation detailed

Estimated Time Period

c. 722 BC