1 Kings 14:23-25

The Voice

²³ They constructed high places and crafted holy pillars. They infected the pure earth with their sacred poles on every mountain and beneath every beautiful tree. ²⁴ There were also temple prostitutes who worked throughout the land. They followed the examples of the nations and were wicked just as the nations were before the arrival of the Israelites.

²⁵ During the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak, Egypt’s king, waged war against Jerusalem.