But hast done evil above all that were before thee: for thou hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back:
But you have done more evil than all who came before you. You have gone and made other gods for yourself, and metal idols, to make me angry, and you have completely turned your back on me.
God is telling someone that they have become worse than previous rulers by worshipping false gods and completely abandoning Him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of God's judgment against King Jeroboam of Israel, delivered through the prophet Ahijah. Jeroboam had set up golden calves in Bethel and Dan as alternative worship sites to prevent his people from going to Jerusalem, directly violating God's commands about worship. This marked the beginning of Israel's long history of idolatry that would eventually lead to their exile.
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