2 Kings 17:29
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Howbeit, every nation made gods of their own,.... Served and worshipped those they brought with them, and which were the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The “Samaritans” here are the Israelites. The temples built by them at the high places 1Ki 12:31; 1Ki 13:32 had remained…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Every nation made gods of their own - That is, they made gods after the fashion of those which they had worshipped in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 17:24-41
Never was land lost, we say, for want of an heir. When the children of Israel were dispossessed, and turned out of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Howbeit every nation made gods of their own When they beheld the calves of Dan and Bethel, they would see nothing higher…
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