2 Kings 17:16 details further sins—metal calves, Asherah, star worship—continuing the list of Israel's idolatry begun in verse 10.

In 2 Kings 16:4, King Ahaz of Judah practices the same idolatry on hills and under trees — a parallel account.

Exodus 34:13 commands tearing down sacred pillars and Asherim — the very objects Israel here sets up. Direct disobedience.

Leviticus 26:1 forbids setting up sacred pillars — Israel here violates that command directly.

Deuteronomy 12:2 commands destroying high places and green trees—Israel instead set them up, directly violating this law.

Deuteronomy 12:3 orders tearing down pillars and burning Asherim—Israel did the opposite by setting them up.

Deuteronomy 16:21 prohibits planting an Asherah near the altar — Israel here sets up Asherim on hills, violating the command.

In 1 Kings 14:23, the same practices (high places, pillars, Asherim) are recorded for Judah under Rehoboam.

Micah 5:14 prophesies the removal of sacred pillars — the very objects Israel here erects will be cut off.

Isaiah 57:5 condemns worship under every green tree — the same location of idolatry described here.