Deu 17:2-4 | MHM | STEP | vv. 2-4 : Worshipping false gods was a capital crime. This included worship of the sun, moon, and stars, which God had forbidden ( v. 2-4 ). Such idolatry was wicked and broke the covenant between God and Israel. It was like spiritual adultery, and especially offensive because Israel knew God’s true will.

‏ Deuteronomy 17:2-4

vv. 2-4: Worshipping false gods was a capital crime. This included worship of the sun, moon, and stars, which God had forbidden (v. 2-4 ^a). Such idolatry was wicked and broke the covenant between God and Israel. It was like spiritual adultery, and especially offensive because Israel knew God’s true will.

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v. 4: When there was suspicion that someone worshipped other gods, an investigation had to be made (v. 4 ^b). Even if it was not certain at first, they had to search carefully to find the truth.