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Deuteronomy 16:22
and do not set up for yourselves a sacred pillar, which the LORD your God hates.
from Forbidden Forms of Worship, Deuteronomy 16:21-22
What it says

Israel must not set up a sacred pillar, which the LORD hates.

What it is doing

This verse closes with a direct rejection of another forbidden worship form.

In context

21Do not set up any wooden Asherah pole next to the altar you will build for the LORD your God, 22and do not set up for yourselves a sacred pillar, which the LORD your God hates.