Act 7:43 | MHM | STEP | v. 43 : Stephen continues, saying that after entering Canaan, the Israelites worshipped false gods like Moloch and Remphan. Moloch was an idol to whom people even sacrificed their children. Remphan is thought to be a name for a star or planet, possibly Saturn. The people made images to worship these idols, which was a terrible sin. Because of this, God said, I will carry you away beyond Babylon , meaning they would be punished by being sent into exile (2 Kings 17:6 ). Stephen reminds them that the prophets had warned about this many times (Jeremiah 26:18-19 ).

‏ Acts 7:43

v. 43: Stephen continues, saying that after entering Canaan, the Israelites worshipped false gods like Moloch and Remphan. Moloch was an idol to whom people even sacrificed their children. Remphan is thought to be a name for a star or planet, possibly Saturn. The people made images to worship these idols, which was a terrible sin. Because of this, God said, I will carry you away beyond Babylon, meaning they would be punished by being sent into exile (2 Kings 17:6 ^a). Stephen reminds them that the prophets had warned about this many times (Jeremiah 26:18-19 ^b).