Judges 2:13

And they forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.

Cross-reference

Judges 2:11 Parallel

In Judges 2:11, Israel serves the Baals—the same pattern of idolatry just introduced in the narrative before this verse.

Judges 3:7 Parallel

Judges 3:7 repeats the formula: Israel forgot the Lord and served Baals and Asheroth, directly echoing the apostasy described here.

Judges 10:6 Parallel

Judges 10:6 expands the list to include multiple foreign gods, but begins with the same Baals and Ashtaroth, continuing the cycle.

Judges 6:1 Parallel

Judges 6:1 repeats the cycle of evil — the same pattern of apostasy that began with serving Baal and Ashtaroth.

1 Kings 11:5 says Solomon went after Ashtoreth (same as Ashtaroth), another instance of a prominent leader serving this goddess.

1 Corinthians 10:20-22 reveals that pagan sacrifices are offered to demons—exposing the spiritual reality behind serving Baal and Ashtaroth.

2 Kings 23:13 Historical context

2 Kings 23:13 describes Josiah destroying the high places Solomon built for Ashtoreth, linking back to this same goddess of Sidon.

1 Kings 11:33 recounts God's charge that Solomon forsook Him to worship Ashtoreth—directly mirroring Israel's apostasy here.

1 Samuel 12:10 has Israel confessing they served the Baals and Ashtaroth — exactly the sin described here.

Deuteronomy 13:6 warns against being enticed to serve other gods — the very sin Israel commits here.

1 Samuel 7:4 records Israel putting away the Baals and Ashtaroth — a direct contrast to their service of these idols here.

1 Samuel 7:3 calls Israel to put away the Ashtaroth — the same goddess they served here, showing persistent idolatry.

2 Chronicles 7:22 describes forsaking the LORD and serving other gods — the very sin committed here.

Jeremiah 16:11 echoes the same accusation: forsaking the Lord to serve other gods.

Hosea 11:2 Parallel

Hosea 11:2 describes Israel sacrificing to Baals despite being called — the same pattern of apostasy.

Deuteronomy 29:26 describes serving other gods as a covenant curse — fulfilled here in Israel's apostasy.

Romans 11:4 Contrast

Romans 11:4 cites God's remnant who did not bow to Baal — contrasting the widespread Baal worship here.

2 Kings 23:4 describes Josiah purging Baal worship from the temple — the same deity served here, showing the long struggle.

2 Chronicles 28:2 recounts Ahaz making images for Baals — another example of Baal worship in Israel's history.