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Judges 2:17-20

17 Yet they would not listen to their judges but prostituted themselves to other gods and worshiped them. Unlike their fathers, they quickly turned from the way in which their fathers had walked, the way of obedience to the Lord’s commands.

18 Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord had compassion on them as they groaned under those who oppressed and afflicted them.

19 But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their fathers, following other gods and serving and worshiping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.

20 Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel and said, “Because this nation has violated the covenant that I laid down for their forefathers and has not listened to me,

Cross References for Judges 2:17-20

Jeremiah 11:10 - They have returned to the sins of their forefathers, who refused to listen to my words. They ha... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 11:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 11:10

1 Samuel 12:19 - The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants so that we will not... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:19 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:19

Exodus 34:15-16 - “Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land; for when they prostitute them... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:15-16 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:15-16

Galatians 1:6 - No Other Gospel I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:6

Joshua 24:24 - And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.” Click to read the verse Joshua 24:24 Click to read the verse Joshua 24:24

Exodus 32:8 - They have been quick to turn away from what I commanded them and have made themselves an idol c... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:8

Psalms 78:58 - They angered him with their high places; they aroused his jealousy with their idols. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:58 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:58

Exodus 34:15 - “Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land; for when they prostitute them... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:15

Psalms 106:36 - They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:36 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:36

Leviticus 17:7 - They must no longer offer any of their sacrifices to the goat idols to whom they prostitute the... Click to read the verse Leviticus 17:7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 17:7

Deuteronomy 9:16 - When I looked, I saw that you had sinned against the Lord your God; you had made for yourselves... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:16

Deuteronomy 9:12 - Then the Lord told me, “Go down from here at once, because your people whom you brought out of ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:12 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:12

Revelation 17:1-5 - The Woman on the Beast One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Co... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:1-5 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:1-5

Psalms 73:27 - Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:27 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:27

Hebrews 5:2 - He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2

Psalms 106:39 - They defiled themselves by what they did; by their deeds they prostituted themselves. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:39 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:39

Hosea 2:2 - Israel Punished and Restored “Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not my wife, and I am ... Click to read the verse Hosea 2:2 Click to read the verse Hosea 2:2

Judges 5:8 - When they chose new gods, war came to the city gates, and not a shield or spear was seen among ... Click to read the verse Judges 5:8 Click to read the verse Judges 5:8

Joshua 24:31 - Israel served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and... Click to read the verse Joshua 24:31 Click to read the verse Joshua 24:31

Judges 2:7 - The people served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him... Click to read the verse Judges 2:7 Click to read the verse Judges 2:7

Judges 8:33 - No sooner had Gideon died than the Israelites again prostituted themselves to the Baals. They s... Click to read the verse Judges 8:33 Click to read the verse Judges 8:33

2 Chronicles 36:15-16 - The Fall of Jerusalem The Lord, the God of their fathers, sent word to them through his messeng... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:15-16

1 Samuel 12:12 - “But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:12

1 Samuel 12:17 - Is it not wheat harvest now? I will call upon the Lord to send thunder and rain. And you will r... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:17

Psalms 106:43 - Many times he delivered them, but they were bent on rebellion and they wasted away in their sin. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:43 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:43

1 Samuel 8:5-8 - They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to l... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:5-8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:5-8

1 Chronicles 5:25 - But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers and prostituted themselves to the gods of ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:25 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:25