2 Kings 17:40

17:40 But they pay no attention; instead they observe their earlier practices.

2 Kings 1:14

1:14 Indeed, fire came down from the sky and consumed the two captains who came before me, along with their men. So now, please have respect for my life.”

2 Kings 17:34

17:34 To this very day they observe their earlier practices. They do not worship the Lord; they do not obey the rules, regulations, law, and commandments that the Lord gave the descendants of Jacob, whom he renamed Israel.


sn This refers to the foreigners whom the king of Assyria settled in the land (see v. 35a).

tn Heb “look.”

tn Heb “their fifty.”

tn Heb “fear.”

tn Heb “commanded.”