1 Samuel 7:4
So the Israelites removed the Baals and the Ashtaroth and served the Lord alone.
Judges 2:11
Then the Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord and worshiped and served the Baals,
Judges 2:13
So they abandoned the Lord and served Baal [the pagan god of the Canaanites] and the
Judges 10:15-16
The Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please rescue us this day.”
1 Kings 11:33
because
Hosea 14:3
“Assyria will not save us;
We will not ride on horses [relying on military might],
Nor will we say again to [the idols who are] the work of our hands,
‘You are our gods.’
For in You [O Lord] the orphan finds love and compassion and mercy.”
Hosea 14:8
O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols?
It is I who have answered and will care for you and watch over you.
I am like a luxuriant cypress tree;
With Me your fruit is found [which is to nourish you].
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