2 Kings 12:3

But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 12:3

BSB

Nevertheless, the high places were not removed; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.

AKJV

But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

CPDV

Yet still he did not take away the high places. For the people were still immolating, and burning incense, in the high places.

ERV

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

NHEB

However the high places were not taken away; the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

SMT

Only the heights were not removed; the people yet sacrificing and burning incense upon the heights.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 12:3

ButthehighplacesH1116Noun FemininewerenottakenawayH5493VerbthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinestillsacrificedH2076VerbandburntincenseH6999inthehighplacesH1116Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Kings 12:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 12:3

Summary

Illicit worship practices continue unabated

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Illicit practices persist

Estimated Time Period

c. 835 BC