2 Kings 17:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 They abandoned all the commandments of the Lord, their God: they made for themselves two molten calves; they made an asherah; they bowed down to all the host of heaven; they served Baal.(A) 17 (B)They immolated their sons and daughters by fire. They practiced augury and divination. They surrendered themselves to doing what was evil in the Lord’s sight, and provoked him.
18 (C)The Lord became enraged, and removed them from his presence. Only the tribe of Judah was left.
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