Jeremiah 2:23

Baalim] the Heb. plural of 'Baal':': cp. 'cherubim,' 'seraphim.' The Baalim were the images of the local Baals under the form of a bull at the various shrines. The valley] Most likely Hinnom (S. of Jerusalem), which was defiled by Josiah in order that the impure rites (viz. the worship of Moloch = Baal) here referred to might cease. Traversing] running quickly hither and thither in the eagerness of her passion. Jeremiah 2:23 are figurative of Israel's shameless love of idolatry.