Matthew Poole and continuators on Deuteronomy 12:30

30 Take heed to thy self, that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee, and that thou inquire not after their gods , saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.

Drawn into their sin and ruine.

(i. e.) By following the example they left, when their persons are destroyed.

Through curiosity to know their Gods and the manner of the worship, lest thy vain and foolish mind be seduced by its speciousness or newness.

Marginal references: Heb. after them.