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However, they have rejected what is good.
The enemy will persecute them.

“They chose their own kings, kings I didn’t approve.
They chose their own princes, princes I didn’t know.
They chose to make idols with their own silver and gold.
Because of this, they will be destroyed.
Get rid of your calf-shaped idol, Samaria.
My anger burns against these people.
How long will they remain unclean? [a]

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Footnotes

  1. 8:5 Unclean   ” refers to anything that Moses’ Teachings say is not presentable to God.

But Israel has rejected what is good;
    an enemy will pursue him.(A)
They set up kings without my consent;
    they choose princes without my approval.(B)
With their silver and gold
    they make idols(C) for themselves
    to their own destruction.
Samaria, throw out your calf-idol!(D)
    My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of purity?(E)

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