2 Kings 17:32-41

32These new residents worshiped the Lord, but they also appointed from among themselves all sorts of people as priests to offer sacrifices at their places of worship.

33And though they worshiped the Lord, they continued to follow their own gods according to the religious customs of the nations from which they came.

34And this is still going on today. They continue to follow their former practices instead of truly worshiping the Lord and obeying the decrees, regulations, instructions, and commands he gave the descendants of Jacob, whose name he changed to Israel.

35For the Lord had made a covenant with the descendants of Jacob and commanded them: “Do not worship any other gods or bow before them or serve them or offer sacrifices to them.

36But worship only the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt with great strength and a powerful arm. Bow down to him alone, and offer sacrifices only to him.

37Be careful at all times to obey the decrees, regulations, instructions, and commands that he wrote for you. You must not worship other gods.

38Do not forget the covenant I made with you, and do not worship other gods.

39You must worship only the Lord your God. He is the one who will rescue you from all your enemies.”

40But the people would not listen and continued to follow their former practices.

41So while these new residents worshiped the Lord, they also worshiped their idols. And to this day their descendants do the same.