2 Kings 15:4

Azariah Reigns in Judah · 2 Kings 15:1–7
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Translations

Modern
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.
Traditional
Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places.
Literal
However the high places were not turned aside; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.
Latin
Verumtamen excelsa non est demolitus: adhuc populus sacrificabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.

Notes

Even though Uzziah had a positive spiritual evaluation, he still allowed worship at the pagan shrines (2 Kings 14:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Uzziah God’s Judgment of His People

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 26:3–23

Glossary

Azariah High Place Kings, Books of First and Second Menahem Nineveh, Ninevite Samaria Uzziah

Topics

High Places: Not Removed: Azariah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Azariah Succeeds Him