2 Kings 17:40
ESV
However, they would not listen, but they did according to their former manner.
NIV
They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.
NASB
However, they did not listen, but they kept acting in accordance with their earlier custom.
CSB
However, these nations would not listen but continued observing their former practices.
NLT
But the people would not listen and continued to follow their former practices.
KJV
Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
NKJV
However they did not obey, but they followed their former rituals.