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Chapter 17
Verse 40

2 Kings 17:40

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Berean Standard Bible

But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But they did not hearken, but did according to their old custom.

Free Bible Version

But they refused to listen, and continued their former idolatrous practices.

Geneva Bible 1599

Howbeit they obeyed not, but did after their olde custome.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

But the people from those foreign nations would not heed what Yahweh said. Instead, they continued to adhere to their old customs.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They would not listen, because they continued to do what they had done in the past.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

However they didn’t listen, but they did what they did before.

Young's Literal Translation

and they have not hearkened, but according to their former custom they are doing,

Context

Samaria Resettled

³⁹but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”⁴⁰But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.⁴¹So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.

Summary

This verse highlights the consequences of the Israelites' disobedience to God's commandments. Despite being warned by prophets and experiencing the judgment of exile, they continued to worship idols and follow the practices of the nations around them. As a result, they faced the loss of their land and were scattered among foreign nations. The verse serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of wholehearted devotion to God and the severe outcomes of turning away from Him.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

17:40-41 worshiped the Lord . . . worshiped their idols: The reconstituted Samaritan religion was thoroughly syncretistic (an eclectic combination of religions), perhaps explaining why Samaritans were later regarded with suspicion and disdain (see Neh 4:1-2; 10:28-31; John 4:7-9).

2 Kings 17:40

Samaria Resettled

³⁹but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”⁴⁰But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.⁴¹So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.

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Berean Standard Bible

But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

But they gave no attention, but went on in their old way.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But they did not hearken, but did according to their old custom.

Free Bible Version

But they refused to listen, and continued their former idolatrous practices.

Geneva Bible 1599

Howbeit they obeyed not, but did after their olde custome.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

But the people from those foreign nations would not heed what Yahweh said. Instead, they continued to adhere to their old customs.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They would not listen, because they continued to do what they had done in the past.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

However they didn’t listen, but they did what they did before.

Young's Literal Translation

and they have not hearkened, but according to their former custom they are doing,