37 You must always be careful to follow my directions and rules. You must obey the laws and commands I wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.
38 "Do not forget the covenant I made with you. And remember, you must not worship other gods.
39 Instead, worship me. I will save you from the powerful hand of all of your enemies. I am the Lord your God."
40 But the people wouldn't listen. Instead, they were stubborn. They continued in their old practices.