Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If you do return to Yahweh with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, and direct your hearts to Yahweh, and serve him only; and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
Put away the strange gods — Destroy their images, altars, and groves: they are strange; you do not know them as helpers, saviours, or defenders.