ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Kgs 17:16
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2 Kgs 17:16

17:16 metal images of two calves. The religious idols of Jeroboam I at Bethel and Dan (1 Kin. 12:28, 29) were in part modeled on the construction of the golden calf by Aaron (Ex. 32:4, 8; Deut. 9:12, 16; Hos. 13:2).

the host of heaven. Although condemned in the Mosaic law (Deut. 4:19; 17:3), some Israelites participated in such astral cults (21:5; 23:4, 5; Amos 5:26).

served Baal. See 1 Kin. 16:31, 32.