Howbeit every nation made gods of their own, and put them in the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities wherein they dwelt.
However, each nation made their own gods and placed them in the worship sites on hilltops that the Samaritans had built. Every nation did this in the cities where they lived.
This verse explains how different groups of people each brought their own false gods and set them up in the same places where people used to worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the Assyrian Empire conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, deporting its people and resettling foreigners in the land to maintain control. These newcomers brought their own pagan religions and idols, setting them up in high places, sacred sites originally associated with Israelite worship, that had been established in Samaria. This led to a dangerous blending of false gods with the worship of the one true God, as described in the broader context of Israel's unfaithfulness.
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