2 Kings 17:41

So these nations feared the Lord, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children’s children: as did their fathers, so do they unto this day.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 17:32 Historical context

In 2 Kings 17:32, the same syncretism is detailed: they feared the Lord yet served their own gods at high places.

In 2 Kings 17:33, they feared the Lord but served their own gods according to national customs—identical pattern.

2 Kings 17:25 Historical context

2 Kings 17:25 shows these nations initially did not fear the Lord — the context for their later mixed fear and idolatry in verse 41.

In Joshua 24:14-20, Joshua demands exclusive loyalty to God, contrasting with the mixed worship described here.

In 1 Kings 18:21, Elijah condemns limping between two opinions—a direct rebuke of this same double-minded worship.

In Ezra 4:1-3, the returned exiles refuse mixed worship, contrasting sharply with the acceptance of syncretism here.

In Zephaniah 1:5, those who swear by the Lord and by Milcom exhibit the same syncretism as here.

In Matthew 6:24, Jesus declares it impossible to serve two masters, directly opposing the practice described.

In Revelation 3:15, the lukewarm Laodiceans mirror the half-hearted worship of fearing God and serving other gods.

In Revelation 3:16, the judgment on lukewarmness parallels the divine rejection seen in the exile for such syncretism.

Exodus 20:5 Parallel

In Exodus 20:3, the first commandment forbids other gods, directly opposing the syncretistic practice described.

Exodus 20:23 forbids making gods of silver or gold — these nations violate that command by serving carved images while fearing the Lord.

Ezra 4:2 Historical context

Ezra 4:2 reveals the same syncretistic people claiming to worship God — confirming their continued mixed worship from 2 Kings 17.

James 1:8 Parallel

James 1:8 defines double-mindedness — these nations feared God yet served idols, perfectly illustrating that instability.

John 4:22 Parallel

John 4:22 describes Samaritans worshipping what they do not know — their ancestors in 2 Kings 17 feared God but served idols, fulfilling that description.