They burned incense, as did the heathen Namely, in high places; and that not only to the Lord, which, though an irregularity, was practised and tolerated sometimes, even in the kingdom of Judah, but also to the idols of the heathen. Whom the Lord carried away before them For the same sins; by whose example they ought to have taken warning. To provoke the Lord to anger That is, in despite and contempt of God, and his authority and command, as the next verse shows.
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2 Kings 17:11
11 And there they burnt incense in all the high places, as did the heathen whom the LORD carried away before them; and wrought wicked things to provoke the LORD to anger: