# 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"

