41 And (A)they made a calf in those days, and offered a sacrifice to the idol and (B)were rejoicing in (C)the works of their hands. 42 But (D)God turned away and (E)gave them over to worship (F)the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets:

(G)“‘Did you bring to me slain beasts and sacrifices,
    (H)during the forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?
43 You took up the tent of (I)Moloch
    and the star of your god Rephan,
    the images that you made to worship;
and I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’

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