So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children’s children: as did their fathers, so do they unto this day.
So these nations both feared the LORD and worshiped their idols at the same time. Their children and grandchildren did the same thing—just like their ancestors, they continue this practice even today.
This verse describes how these mixed populations tried to worship God while also keeping their idol worship, creating a confused religious practice that lasted for generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of the Assyrian resettlement of Samaria after conquering the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC. The Assyrians brought foreign peoples to live in the land, and these settlers developed a syncretistic religion—mixing worship of the God of Israel with their traditional idol worship. This compromised religious practice became deeply rooted and continued for centuries.
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