Translations
Modern
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.
Traditional
Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.
Literal
However the high places were not taken away; still the people sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.
Latin
…nisi hoc tantum, quod excelsa non abstulit: adhuc enim populus immolabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.
Notes
Although Amaziah's spiritual evaluation was acceptable, he did not fully commit to serving the Lord like his ancestor David (2 Chronicles 25:2). David remained the spiritual benchmark for judging the kings of Judah (2 Kings 16:2; 18:3; 1 Kings 15:5, 11). Judah struggled with the ongoing issue of tolerating long-standing pagan shrines (2 Kings 12:3; 1 Kings 14:23; 15:14; 22:43).
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Topics
High Places: Not Removed: Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel