Who in ancient Israel was involved in worshiping false idols and pagan gods?

Les explains that the idolatry in ancient Israel was not limited to a few individuals; it encompassed the whole nation, including men and women, places of authority, kings, and government people. They all worshiped false idols and pagan gods. He points out that this was a turning away from the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, not merely a cessation of worshiping female goddesses. Because of their evil doings and abominations—burning incense, sinning against the Lord, not obeying His voice, nor walking in His law and statutes—the Lord could no longer bear it, and the land became a desolation, an astonishment, and a curse without an inhabitant. Les also draws a parallel to America, which was founded on the Word of God but is now tearing down those principles, just as Israel went through the same role. The prophet addressed all the people and all the women, saying, 'Hear the word of the Lord, thus saith the Lord of hosts.'