38. Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods.
39. Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.’
40. They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.
41. Even while these people were worshipping the Lord, they were serving their idols. To this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their ancestors did.