12 (A)Be careful that you do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land into which you are going, or it will become a snare in your midst. 13 (B)But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their memorial stones, and cut down their [a](C)Asherim 14 —for (D)you shall not worship any other god, because the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God—

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  1. Exodus 34:13 I.e., wooden symbols of a female deity (Asherah)

12 Be careful not to make a treaty(A) with those who live in the land where you are going, or they will be a snare(B) among you. 13 Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles.[a](C) 14 Do not worship any other god,(D) for the Lord, whose name(E) is Jealous, is a jealous God.(F)

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  1. Exodus 34:13 That is, wooden symbols of the goddess Asherah