Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The high places, however, were not removed, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their ancestors. New Living Translation During his reign, however, he failed to remove all the pagan shrines, and the people never fully committed themselves to follow the God of their ancestors. English Standard Version The high places, however, were not taken away; the people had not yet set their hearts upon the God of their fathers. Berean Standard Bible The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. King James Bible Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. New King James Version Nevertheless the high places were not taken away, for as yet the people had not directed their hearts to the God of their fathers. New American Standard Bible The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet directed their hearts to the God of their fathers. NASB 1995 The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet directed their hearts to the God of their fathers. NASB 1977 The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet directed their hearts to the God of their fathers. Legacy Standard Bible The high places, however, were not taken away; the people had not yet set their hearts to the God of their fathers. Amplified Bible Only the high places [for pagan sacrifices] were not removed, for the people had not yet set their hearts firmly on the God of their fathers. Christian Standard Bible However, the high places were not taken away; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their ancestors. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, the high places were not taken away; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their ancestors. American Standard Version Howbeit the high places were not taken away; neither as yet had the people set their hearts unto the God of their fathers. Contemporary English Version but he did not destroy the local shrines. So the people still worshiped foreign gods, instead of faithfully serving the God their ancestors had worshiped. English Revised Version Howbeit the high places were not taken away; neither as yet had the people set their hearts unto the God of their fathers. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the illegal worship sites on the hills were not torn down. The people still didn't have their hearts set on the God of their ancestors. Good News Translation but the pagan places of worship were not destroyed. The people still did not turn wholeheartedly to the worship of the God of their ancestors. International Standard Version However, the high places were not removed, since the people had not yet directed their hearts to the God of their ancestors. Majority Standard Bible The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. NET Bible However, the high places were not eliminated; the people were still not devoted to the God of their ancestors. New Heart English Bible However the high places were not taken away; neither as yet had the people set their hearts to the God of their fathers. Webster's Bible Translation But the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts to the God of their fathers. World English Bible However the high places were not taken away, and the people had still not set their hearts on the God of their fathers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOnly, the high places have not been removed, and still the people have not prepared their heart for the God of their fathers. Young's Literal Translation Only, the high places have not turned aside, and still the people have not prepared their heart for the God of their fathers. Smith's Literal Translation Only the heights were not removed: and yet the people prepared not their heart to the God of their fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut yet he took not away the high places, and the people had not yet turned their heart to the Lord the God of their fathers. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, he did not take away the high places, and the people still had not directed their heart to the Lord, the God of their fathers. New American Bible Nevertheless, the high places did not disappear and the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their ancestors. New Revised Standard Version Yet the high places were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts upon the God of their ancestors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHowever the shrines on the high places were not removed; for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts to the God of their fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Only the high places he did not remove until now, and the people did not prepare their heart for the God of their fathers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit the high places were not taken away; neither as yet had the people set their hearts unto the God of their fathers. Brenton Septuagint Translation nevertheless the high places yet remained; and as yet the people did not direct their heart to the Lord God of their fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Summary of Jehoshaphat's Reign…32And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. 33The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. 34As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.… Cross References 1 Kings 22:43 And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. 2 Kings 12:3 Nevertheless, the high places were not removed; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. 2 Kings 14:4 Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. 2 Kings 15:4 Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. 2 Kings 15:35 Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD. 1 Kings 15:14 The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. 2 Chronicles 15:17 The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. 2 Chronicles 17:6 And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah. 2 Chronicles 21:11 Jehoram had also built high places on the hills of Judah; he had caused the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves and had led Judah astray. 2 Chronicles 24:18 They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs. 2 Chronicles 33:17 Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God. Isaiah 29:13 Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. Matthew 15:8-9 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’” Mark 7:6-7 Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ Acts 7:42-43 But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? / You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ Treasury of Scripture However, the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts to the God of their fathers. the high places 2 Chronicles 14:3 For he took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the groves: 2 Chronicles 17:6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. had not 2 Chronicles 12:14 And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD. 2 Chronicles 19:3 Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. 2 Chronicles 30:19 That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary. Jump to Previous Directed Fathers Heart Hearts High Howbeit However Places Prepared Removed True. TurnedJump to Next Directed Fathers Heart Hearts High Howbeit However Places Prepared Removed True. Turned2 Chronicles 20 1. Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast5. His prayer 14. The prophecy of Jahaziel 20. Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord 22. The great overthrow of his enemies 26. The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph 31. Jehoshaphat's reign 35. His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes. The high places, however, were not removed; In ancient Israel, "high places" were sites of worship often located on elevated terrain. These locations were originally used for the worship of Yahweh but became associated with idolatry and pagan practices over time. Despite King Jehoshaphat's reforms and efforts to bring the nation back to the worship of the true God, these high places remained. This indicates a partial obedience to God's commands, as complete removal of these sites was necessary for full devotion. The persistence of high places is a recurring theme in the history of Israel and Judah, highlighting the struggle between true worship and syncretism. This phrase underscores the incomplete nature of religious reform during Jehoshaphat's reign, as seen in other passages like 1 Kings 22:43. the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe king of Judah during this time, known for his efforts to follow God and reform the nation, yet he did not remove the high places. 2. High Places Elevated sites often used for idol worship, which were not removed during Jehoshaphat's reign, indicating incomplete religious reform. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned and sought to lead the people back to the worship of Yahweh. 4. The God of their fathers Refers to Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whom the people of Judah were called to worship wholeheartedly. 5. The People of Judah The inhabitants of the kingdom who struggled with fully committing their hearts to God, as evidenced by their continued use of high places. Teaching Points Incomplete ObedienceJehoshaphat's failure to remove the high places serves as a reminder that partial obedience to God is not enough. We must strive for complete faithfulness in our walk with Him. Heart Commitment The verse highlights the importance of setting our hearts fully on God. True worship requires a wholehearted commitment, not just external compliance. Cultural Compromise The persistence of high places reflects the danger of cultural compromise. Believers today must be vigilant against allowing secular influences to dilute their faith. Generational Influence The reference to "the God of their fathers" underscores the impact of generational faithfulness. We are called to pass down a legacy of wholehearted devotion to God. Personal Reflection This passage invites us to examine our own lives for "high places"—areas where we have not fully surrendered to God—and to take steps to remove them.(33) For . . . hearts.--And the people had not yet directed their heart. This language is the chronicler's own (see 2Chronicles 12:14; 2Chronicles 19:3), and is substituted for the statement, "The people were still wont to sacrifice and burn incense on the high places" (Kings). They had not yet accepted the principle of the one Temple. (33) Howbeit the high places were not taken away.--This is no contradiction of 2Chronicles 17:6, "And further (or again), he took away the high places." There the holy places of heathenism, here those of the illegal worship of Jehovah, appear to be meant. Verse 33. - Howbeit the high places... the people had not prepared. The statements so precisely made in this verse evidently serve the purpose of distinguishing between the wishes and orders of the king and the unequal conduct of his people.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The high places,הַבָּמ֖וֹת (hab·bā·mō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1116: An elevation however, אַ֥ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely were not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no removed; סָ֑רוּ (sā·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside the people הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock had not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no yet וְע֤וֹד (wə·‘ō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more set הֵכִ֣ינוּ (hê·ḵî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3559: To be erect their hearts לְבָבָ֔ם (lə·ḇā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart on the God לֵאלֹהֵ֖י (lê·lō·hê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of their fathers. אֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Links 2 Chronicles 20:33 NIV2 Chronicles 20:33 NLT 2 Chronicles 20:33 ESV 2 Chronicles 20:33 NASB 2 Chronicles 20:33 KJV 2 Chronicles 20:33 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 20:33 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 20:33 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 20:33 French Bible 2 Chronicles 20:33 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 20:33 However the high places were not taken (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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