2. So you must not make a covenant with the people of this land. Instead, you must tear down their altars.' "But you have disobeyed me. Why did you do it?
3. I have something to tell you. I will not drive those people out to make room for you. They will be like thorns in your sides. Their gods will be a trap to you."
4. The angel of the Lord spoke those things to all of the people of Israel. Then the people began to sob out loud.