2 Kings 17:9-12 ▼

9 The Israelites said things about the LORD their God that were not right. They built high places in all their cities, from the watchtower to the fortress.

10 They set up sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree.

11 They burned incense on all the high places just like the nations whom the LORD had driven away from before them. Their evil practices made the LORD angry.

12 They worshiped the disgusting idols in blatant disregard of the LORD's command.