2 Kings 23:20

And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 23:20

BSB
On the altars he slaughtered all the priests of the high places, and he burned human bones on them. Then he returned to Jerusalem.
AKJV
And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there on the altars, and burned men's bones on them, and returned to Jerusalem.
CPDV
And all the priests of the high places, who were in that place, he killed upon the altars. And he burned the bones of the men upon them. And he returned to Jerusalem.
ERV
And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there, upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them; and he returned to Jerusalem.
NHEB
He killed all the priests of the high places that were there, on the altars, and burned men's bones on them; and he returned to Jerusalem.
SMT
And he will sacrifice all the priests of the heights which were there upon the altars, and he will burn the bones of man upon them, and he will turn back to Jerusalem.

Commentary for 2 Kings 23:20

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Overview of 2 Kings 23:20
Summary
King destroys pagan shrine and its priests
Place
Israel
Event
Priests executed at shrines
Estimated Time Period
c. 620 BC
Category
Narrative