The first half of the verse resembles Genesis 35:2 E, Joshua 24:20-23 E, 1 Samuel 7:3.

strange gods i.e. foreigngods, E's expression: Joshua 24:20; Joshua 24:23, etc.; contrast other gods, Judges 10:13.

was grieved lit. was shortened, cf. Judges 16:16; Exodus 6:9; Numbers 21:4; Zechariah 11:8; i.e. He lost patience, He could bear Israel's distress no longer. Jehovah's impatience (cf. Micah 2:7 RVm.) is aroused by mingled pity and indignation.

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