Zep 1:5 | TNotes | STEP | 1:5 Scripture denounced the practice of worshiping heavenly bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars (see Deut 4:15-19 ; 2 Kgs 21:3 ; 23:12 ). • Molech might refer to the Canaanite god Baal, the Ammonite god Milcom, or the pagan deity Molech. Although the law explicitly prohibited Molech worship (Lev 20:1-5 ), it remained a constant temptation to Israel (2 Kgs 16:3 ; 21:6 ).

bDeut 4:15-19►

c2 Kgs 21:3►

eLev 20:1-5►

f2 Kgs 16:3►

‏ Zephaniah 1:5

1:5 ^a Scripture denounced the practice of worshiping heavenly bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars (see Deut 4:15-19 ^b; 2 Kgs 21:3 ^c; 23:12 ^d).

• Molech might refer to the Canaanite god Baal, the Ammonite god Milcom, or the pagan deity Molech. Although the law explicitly prohibited Molech worship (Lev 20:1-5 ^e), it remained a constant temptation to Israel (2 Kgs 16:3 ^f; 21:6 ^g).