Now therefore put away, [said he], the strange gods which [are] among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.
Ver. 23. Now therefore.] Set forthwith upon the work of reformation which you have covenanted.
Put away the strange.] Out of doors with those Balaam's blocks, those mawmets and monuments of idolatry, those images of jealousy which provoke to jealousy: Eze 8:3 throw also all your sinful lusts out of service, and serve the Lord. See Joshua 24:14 .