2 Kings 23:14

And he brake in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled their places with the bones of men.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 23:14

BSB
He smashed the sacred pillars to pieces, cut down the Asherah poles, and covered the sites with human bones.
AKJV
And he broke in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled their places with the bones of men.
CPDV
And he crushed the statues, and he cut down the sacred groves. And he filled their places with the bones of the dead.
ERV
And he brake in pieces the pillars, and cut down the Asherim, and filled their places with the bones of men.
NHEB
He broke in pieces the pillars, and cut down the Asherim, and filled their places with the bones of men.
SMT
He brake in pieces the statues and he will cut off the images, and fill their places with bones of man.

Commentary for 2 Kings 23:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Kings 23:14
Summary
King smashed idols and replaced with human remains
Place
Judah
Event
Destruction of idols
Estimated Time Period
c. 620 BC
Category
Ritual