“Then shall the cities of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem go, and cry unto the gods unto whom they offer incense: but they shall not save them at all in the time of their trouble.”
The multiplication of gods and altars: 'You, Judah, have as many gods as you have towns; and the altars you have set up to burn incense to that shameful god Baal are as many as the streets of Jerusalem.' This verse emphasizes the systematic nature of idolatry: the people have gods in each town, altars throughout Jerusalem. The reference to 'that shameful god Baal' indicates Baal worship specifically. Theologically, this verse indicates the pervasiveness of apostasy: it is systemic throughout the land and throughout society.
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