16 (For you well know how we lived in the land of Egypt and how we passed through the midst of various nations on our journey.+ 17 And you used to see their detestable things and their disgusting idols*+ of wood and stone, silver and gold, that were among them.)

14 “Therefore, fear Jehovah and serve him with integrity* and faithfulness,*+ and remove the gods that your forefathers served on the other side of the River* and in Egypt,+ and serve Jehovah.