10 They set up sacred stones and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every spreading tree.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 17:10

King James Version

10 And they set them up images images: Heb. statues and groves in every high hill, and under every green tree:

English Standard Version

10 They set up for themselves pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree,

The Message

10 They set up their sex-and-religion symbols at practically every crossroads.

New King James Version

10 They set up for themselves sacred pillars and wooden images on every high hill and under every green tree.

New Living Translation

10 They set up sacred pillars and Asherah poles at the top of every hill and under every green tree.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:10

Commentary on 2 Kings 17:7-23

(Read 2 Kings 17:7-23)

Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Isaiah 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And vast as the outward wickedness of the world is, the secret sins, evil thoughts, desires, and purposes of mankind are much greater. There are outward sins which are marked by infamy; but ingratitude, neglect, and enmity to God, and the idolatry and impiety which proceed therefrom, are far more malignant. Without turning from every evil way, and keeping God's statutes, there can be no true godliness; but this must spring from belief of his testimony, as to wrath against all ungodliness and unrighteousness, and his mercy in Christ Jesus.