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33 As soon as Gideon died, the Israelites relapsed and prostituted themselves with the Baals, making Baal-berith their god.(A) 34 The Israelites did not remember the Lord their God, who had rescued them from the hand of all their enemies on every side,(B) 35 and they did not exhibit loyalty to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) in return for all the good that he had done to Israel.

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33 When Gideon died, the Israelites turned and prostituted(A) themselves by worshiping the Baals and made Baal-berith[a] their god. 34 The Israelites did not remember the Lord their God(B) who had rescued them from the hand of the enemies around them. 35 They did not show kindness(C) to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good he had done for Israel.

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  1. 8:33 Lit Baal of the Covenant, or Lord of the Covenant