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They broke away from Yahweh

The Israelites no longer obeying Yahweh is spoken of as if they physically broke away from him and left him. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

their fathers

"their ancestors" or "their forefathers"

They went after other gods

The Israelites starting to worship false gods is spoken of as if the Israelites walked and went after the false gods. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

bowed down to them

This is an act of worship and giving honor to someone. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)

They provoked Yahweh to anger

"They caused Yahweh to become angry"

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