Read Full ChapterThe people of Samaria will fear for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn with its idolatrous priests—those who rejoiced in its glory—for it has been taken from them into exile.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven; for its people will mourn over it, Along with its priests who rejoiced over it, for its glory, because it has departed from it.
World English Bible (WEB)
The inhabitants{H7934} of Samaria{H8111} shall fear{H1481}{(H8799)} because of the calves{H5697} of Bethaven{H1007}: for the people{H5971} thereof shall mourn{H56}{(H8804)} over it, and the priests{H3649} thereof that rejoiced{H1523}{(H8799)} on it, for the glory{H3519} thereof, because it is departed{H1540}{(H8804)} from it.
Strong's King James
The inhabitants of Shomron will be afraid for the calves of Beit-Aven,
Yes, its people will mourn over it,
And its excitable priests who used to rejoice over it,
Over its glory, since it has been exiled from it.
The F.O.G
For the calves of Beth-Aven fear do inhabitants of Samaria, Surely mourned on account of it hath its people, And its priests on account of it leap about, Because of its honour, for it hath removed from it,
Young's Literal Translation
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