# They broke away from Yahweh

The Israelites no longer obeying Yahweh is spoken of as if they physically broke away from him and left him. 

# They went after other gods

The Israelites starting to worship false gods is spoken of as if the Israelites walked and went after the false gods. 

# bowed down to them

This is an act of worship and giving honor to someone.

# They provoked Yahweh to anger

"They caused Yahweh to become angry"