John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 17:11

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And there they burnt incense in all the high places, etc.] As even the tribe of Judah did, which is observed in all the preceding reigns: as did the Heathen whom the Lord carried away before them: the Canaanites, and therefore they might justly expect to be carried captive also: and wrought wicked things to provoke the Lord to anger: by their several immoralities, but especially their idolatries.

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