2 Kings 16:4

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 16:4

BSB

And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

AKJV

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

CPDV

Also, he was immolating victims, and burning incense, in the high places, and on the hills, and under every leafy tree.

ERV

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

NHEB

He sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

SMT

And he will sacrifice and burn incense in the heights, and upon the hills, and under every green tree.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 16:4

AndhesacrificedH2076VerbandburntincenseH6999inthehighplacesH1116Noun FeminineandonthehillsH1389Noun FeminineandundereverygreenH7488 treeH6086Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 16:4

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Overview of 2 Kings 16:4

Summary

King sacrifices at multiple pagan worship sites

Place

Judah

Event

Idolatrous sacrifices performed

Estimated Time Period

c. 735 BC