II Kings 17:40
The Scripture
(40) Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Because of Israel's persistent idolatry and refusal to heed the prophets, the LORD allowed Shalmaneser king of Assyria to conquer Samaria and carry Israel away into captivity. The Assyrians then resettled the land with foreign peoples who adopted a mixed worship of the LORD alongside their own idols.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 13:23II Kings 17:8II Kings 17:12II Kings 17:34Deuteronomy 4:28
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