After Gideon died, the Israelites again prostituted themselves to the Baals. They made Baal-Berith their god.

They demolished the sacred pillar of Baal and the temple of Baal; it is used as a latrine to this very day.

Now Sisera ran away on foot to the tent of Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, for King Jabin of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite had made a peace treaty.

During Pekah’s reign over Israel, King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel Beth Maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the territory of Naphtali. He deported the people to Assyria.

The Lord spoke about Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered. “Army of Babylon, go and attack Kedar. Lay waste those who live in the eastern desert.

The Lord says, “Flee quickly, you who live in Hazor. Take up refuge in remote places. For King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has laid out plans to attack you. He has formed his strategy on how to defeat you.”

Then Jehu ordered, “Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it.

His firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,

His firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Here are the details concerning the work crews King Solomon conscripted to build the Lord’s temple, his palace, the terrace, the wall of Jerusalem, and the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

You have witnessed what the Lord did at Baal Peor, how he eradicated from your midst everyone who followed Baal Peor.

Kiriath Baal (that is, Kiriath Jearim) and Rabbah – a total of two cities and their towns.

All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.

When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.

When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan son of Achbor succeeded him.

Jehu sent invitations throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; not one was absent. They arrived at the temple of Baal and filled it up from end to end.

They hauled out the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal and burned it.

The Israelites did evil before the Lord by worshiping the Baals.

So the Israelites removed the Baals and images of Ashtoreth. They served only the Lord.

They worshiped Baal of Peor, and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.