2Ki 17:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Hoshea was not as evil as the kings before him, especially in his attitude toward idol worship. Some say he even allowed people to go to Jerusalem to worship. But even though he was less wicked, the people of Israel continued in their sins. God’s judgment came not just because of the king’s actions, but because of the sins of the whole nation and their ancestors (2 Kings 17:2; Hosea 8:5 ).

‏ 2 Kings 17:2

v. 2: Hoshea was not as evil as the kings before him, especially in his attitude toward idol worship. Some say he even allowed people to go to Jerusalem to worship. But even though he was less wicked, the people of Israel continued in their sins. God’s judgment came not just because of the king’s actions, but because of the sins of the whole nation and their ancestors (2 Kings 17:2; Hosea 8:5 ^a).