40But they did not hearken, but did according to their old custom.


In Context

37 And the ceremonies, and judgments, and law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do them always: and you shall not fear strange gods.

38 And the covenant that he made with you, you shall not forget: neither shall ye worship strange gods,

39 But fear the Lord your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

40 But they did not hearken, but did according to their old custom.

41 So these nations feared the Lord, but nevertheless served also their idols: their children also and grandchildren, as their fathers did, so do they unto this day.

2 Kings 17:40 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:40They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:40Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:40Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:40Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:40And they did not hearken, but did after their former customs.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:40Yet they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:40However they did not listen, but they did what they did before.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:40and they have not hearkened, but according to their former custom they are doing,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:40However, they did not listen, but they did after their former manner.