A lot was at stake here. If the nation of Israel fell to serving other gods, they would lose God’s favor and protection, becoming easy prey to their enemies.
فإذا بدأ الاسرائيليون يعبدون آلهة اخرى ،‏ يخسرون رضى الله وحمايته ،‏ صائرين بالتالي فريسة سهلة لأعدائهم .‏