Num 33:52 | MHM | STEP | v. 52 : God tells the Israelites to destroy all remnants of idolatry in Canaan ( v. 52 ). They must drive out the people, remove all idols and images, and tear down the high places where false gods were worshipped. They are not allowed to keep any of these things, not even as decorations or curiosities. This is to show that they hate idolatry and to protect themselves from being tempted to worship false gods.

‏ Numbers 33:52

v. 52: God tells the Israelites to destroy all remnants of idolatry in Canaan (v. 52 ^a). They must drive out the people, remove all idols and images, and tear down the high places where false gods were worshipped. They are not allowed to keep any of these things, not even as decorations or curiosities. This is to show that they hate idolatry and to protect themselves from being tempted to worship false gods.