³ He followed the ways of the kings of Israel^(A) and even sacrificed his son^(B) in the fire, engaging in the detestable^(C) practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.

⁸ and followed the practices of the nations^(A) the Lord had driven out before them, as well as the practices that the kings of Israel had introduced.

² He did evil^(A) in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices^(B) of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.