Add parallel Print Page Options

She has appointed kings and princes, but not with my consent. They have cut themselves off from my help by worshiping the idols that they made from their silver and gold.

“O Samaria, I reject this calf—this idol you have made. My fury burns against you. How long will it be before one honest man is found among you? When will you admit this calf you worship was made by human hands! It is not God! Therefore, it must be smashed to bits.

Read full chapter

They set up kings without my consent;
    they choose princes without my approval.(A)
With their silver and gold
    they make idols(B) for themselves
    to their own destruction.
Samaria, throw out your calf-idol!(C)
    My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of purity?(D)
    They are from Israel!
This calf—a metalworker has made it;
    it is not God.(E)
It will be broken in pieces,
    that calf(F) of Samaria.(G)

Read full chapter