Old problems with new kings in the OT

I really enjoy studying the Hebrew scriptures--reading them, thinking about them, and seeing how I can apply them to my life.

Lately I've been reading 2 Kings and there is a pattern with new kings coming to power, but not being able to blot out the sin of idolatry. The scriptures say they didn't "destroy the shrines on the hills--the people still sacrificed and burned incense there."

Here: 2 Kings 12:2-3; 14:1-4; 15:3-4; and 15:34,35

Over and over again the kings seemingly couldn't stop people from going to the "shrines on the hills."

Does anyone have any insight on that?

of course...

people are creatures of habit... they stick to what they know. Prostitutes.


Steve

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