2 Kings 17:40

Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 17:40

BSB
But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.
AKJV
However, they did not listen, but they did after their former manner.
CPDV
Yet truly, they did not listen to this. Instead, they acted in accord with their earlier custom.
ERV
Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
NHEB
However they did not listen, but they did what they did before.
SMT
And they did not hearken, but! they were doing according to their former judgments.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 17:40

HowbeittheydidnothearkenH8085buttheydidH6213VerbaftertheirformerH7223mannerH4941Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 17:40

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Overview of 2 Kings 17:40
Summary
Settlers refused covenant instruction, maintaining earlier pagan customs
Place
Samaria
Event
Settlers refuse to obey covenant
Estimated Time Period
c. 722 BC
Category
Judgment