2Kgs.17.12

For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.

2Kgs.17.12

fed up with their persistent worship of gods carved out of deadwood or shaped out of clay, even though GOD had plainly said, "Don't do this--ever!"

2Kgs.17.12

They worshiped idols, though the LORD had said, "You shall not do this."

2Kgs.17.12

for they served idols, of which the LORD had said to them, "You shall not do this thing."