2 Kings 17:12-14

Living Bible

¹² Yes, they worshiped idols, despite the Lord’s specific and repeated warnings.

¹³ Again and again the Lord had sent prophets to warn both Israel and Judah to turn from their evil ways; he had warned them to obey his commandments which he had given to their ancestors through these prophets, ¹⁴ but Israel wouldn’t listen. The people were as stubborn as their ancestors and refused to believe in the Lord their God.