Judges 2:11
And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim:
Cross-reference
Judges 2:13 names the specific gods — Baal and Ashtoreths — expanding on the Baal worship mentioned here.
Judges 3:7 repeats the same phrase 'did evil' and adds 'forgot the LORD' and 'served Asheroth' — reinforcing the pattern of apostasy.
Judges 4:1 continues the cyclical pattern with the same phrase 'did evil in the eyes of the LORD' after Ehud’s death.
Judges 6:1 repeats the exact pattern—Israel does evil, and the LORD gives them into enemy hands, continuing the cycle.
Judges 10:6 expands the list of foreign gods served, showing the escalating cycle of idolatry from Judges 2:11.
Judges 10:10 records Israel's confession: they acknowledge serving Baals as the sin from Judges 2:11.
Judges 13:1 again uses the same formula: Israel does evil, leading to Philistine oppression, showing the repeated cycle.
Hosea 2:13-17 uses the same 'days of the Baals' imagery and speaks of Israel's unfaithfulness and later restoration.
Jeremiah 9:14 also describes Israel walking after the Baals as taught by their fathers — echoing the same idolatry pattern from Judges.
Jeremiah 2:23 confronts Israel's denial of going after Baals, reflecting the persistent idolatry from Judges.
2 Chronicles 33:3 shows Manasseh rebuilding high places and erecting altars to Baals — echoing Israel's earlier idolatry.
2 Chronicles 33:2 uses the same phrase 'did evil in the eyes of the LORD' for King Manasseh, continuing the theme of idolatry.
2 Chronicles 28:2 describes Ahaz making metal images for Baals, continuing the pattern of Baal worship seen in Judges.
In 1 Kings 18:18, Elijah accuses Ahab of following Baals — the same offense that characterized Israel in Judges.
1 Samuel 7:4 shows the reversal: Israel puts away Baals and serves the LORD only — contrasting with their earlier sin.
2 Chronicles 17:3 describes Jehoshaphat not seeking Baals — contrasting directly with Israel's Baal worship here.
Deuteronomy 7:4 warns that intermarriage will turn Israel to other gods — here that warning is realized as they serve Baals.
2 Kings 21:15 summarizes Israel's persistent evil from Egypt onward — the evil in Judges is a key example.
Nehemiah 9:26 recounts Israel's rebellion and provocation — the evil in Judges is part of that history.
Psalm 78:56 recounts Israel's rebellion and testing of God, echoing the pattern of evil in Judges 2:11 — a recurring sin.
Psalm 78:58 describes Israel provoking God with high places and idols, directly paralleling the Baal worship in Judges 2:11.
1 Kings 16:31 describes Ahab serving Baal, a later instance of the same sin that begins in Judges.
Jeremiah 32:23 recounts Israel's failure to obey after entering the land, directly echoing the sin in Judges 2:11 that led to cycles of judgment.
Amos 2:4 condemns Judah for rejecting God's law and following lies, matching the idolatry of Judges 2:11.
2 Chronicles 6:24 outlines the cycle of sin, defeat, and repentance — the evil in Judges starts that cycle.