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Since Damascus had defeated him, he sacrificed to their gods and said, “Because the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them that they may help me.” But these gods were the downfall of Ahaz and of all Israel.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, which struck him; and he said, “Because the gods of the kings of Syria helped them, so I will sacrifice to them, that they may help me.” But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.
World English Bible (WEB)
For he sacrificed{H2076}{(H8799)} unto the gods{H430} of Damascus{H1834}, which smote{H5221}{(H8688)} him: and he said{H559}{(H8799)}, Because the gods{H430} of the kings{H4428} of Syria{H758} help{H5826}{(H8688)} them, therefore will I sacrifice{H2076}{(H8762)} to them, that they may help{H5826}{(H8799)} me. But they were the ruin{H3782}{(H8687)} of him, and of all Israel{H3478}.
Strong's King James
and he sacrificeth to the gods of Damascus—those smiting him, and saith, ‘Because the gods of the kings of Aram are helping them, to them I sacrifice, and they help me,’ and they have been to him to cause him to stumble, and to all Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
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