In fact, they are now saying,
“We have no king!
For we do not fear the Lord.(A)
What can a king do for us?”
They speak mere words,
taking false oaths while making covenants.(B)
So lawsuits break out
like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field.(C)

The residents of Samaria(D) will have anxiety
over the calf(E) of Beth-aven.(F)
Indeed, its idolatrous priests rejoiced over it;
the people will mourn over it,
over its glory.(G)
It will certainly go into exile.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Outreach Bible
CSB Outreach Bible
Retail: $3.99
Our Price: $3.16
Save: $0.83 (21%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $29.70
Save: $15.29 (34%)
CSB Kids Bible, Hardcover
CSB Kids Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $11.43
Save: $8.56 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Navy Paperback
CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Navy Paperback
Retail: $2.99
Our Price: $1.73
Save: $1.26 (42%)
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $17.50
Save: $17.49 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars