2 Kings 17:10 nasb — They set for themselves sacred pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree,

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"They set for themselves sacred pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree,"

— 2 Kings 17:10, NASB

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2 Kings 17 — Context

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Now this came about because the sons of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them up from the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and they had feared other gods

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and walked in the customs of the nations whom the LORD had driven out before the sons of Israel, and in the customs of the kings of Israel which they had introduced.

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The sons of Israel did things secretly which were not right against the LORD their God. Moreover, they built for themselves high places in all their towns, from watchtower to fortified city.

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They set for themselves sacred pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree,

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and there they burned incense on all the high places as the nations did which the LORD had carried away to exile before them; and they did evil things provoking the LORD.

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They served idols, concerning which the LORD had said to them, "You shall not do this thing."

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Yet the LORD warned Israel and Judah through all His prophets and every seer, saying, "Turn from your evil ways and keep My commandments, My statutes according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you through My servants the prophets."

2 Kings 17:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:10 say?
2 Kings 17:10 in the NASB reads: “They set for themselves sacred pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree,”
Where is 2 Kings 17:10 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 17:10.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:10 in?
2 Kings 17:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 17:10?
2 Kings 17:10 reads (NASB): “They set for themselves sacred pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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