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
In the biblical account of the divided kingdom of Israel, King Jeroboam led the northern tribes after the reign of Solomon and set up golden calves as idols in Bethel and Dan to prevent his people from worshiping in Jerusalem. This act of idolatry directly violated God's commandments, as it turned the Israelites away from true worship and provoked divine anger, leading to prophecies of judgment through figures like the prophet Ahijah. The verse specifically highlights how Jeroboam's sins exceeded those of previous kings, emphasizing the severity of his rebellion against God.
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