Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He offered sacrifices and burned incense at the high places, on the hilltops and under every spreading tree. New Living Translation He offered sacrifices and burned incense at the pagan shrines and on the hills and under every green tree. English Standard Version And he sacrificed and made offerings on the high places and on the hills and under every green tree. Berean Standard Bible And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. King James Bible He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. New King James Version And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. New American Standard Bible He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. NASB 1995 He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills and under every green tree. NASB 1977 And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. Legacy Standard Bible He also sacrificed and offered offerings in smoke on the high places and on the hills and under every green tree. Amplified Bible He also sacrificed and burned incense on the high places [of pagan worship], on the hills and under every green tree. Christian Standard Bible He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. Holman Christian Standard Bible He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. American Standard Version And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. Contemporary English Version Ahaz offered sacrifices at the local shrines, as well as on every hill and in the shade of large trees. English Revised Version And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. GOD'S WORD® Translation He offered sacrifices and burned incense as an offering at the illegal worship sites, which were on hills and under every large tree. Good News Translation At the pagan places of worship, on the hills, and under every shady tree Ahaz offered sacrifices and burned incense. International Standard Version He sacrificed and burned incense on high places, on the top of hills, and under every green tree. Majority Standard Bible And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. NET Bible He offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. New Heart English Bible He sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. Webster's Bible Translation He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. World English Bible He sacrificed and burned incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand sacrifices and makes incense in high places, and on the heights, and under every green tree. Young's Literal Translation and sacrificeth and maketh perfume in high places, and on the heights, and under every green tree. Smith's Literal Translation And he will sacrifice and burn incense in the heights, and upon the hills, and under every green tree. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe sacrificed also, and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, he was sacrificing and burning incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every leafy tree. New American Bible He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on hills, and under every green tree. New Revised Standard Version He sacrificed and made offerings on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he sacrificed also and burned incense upon the altars and on high places and under every beautiful tree. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he sacrificed and offered up censers of sweet spices on the altar and upon high places and under every beautiful tree. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he sacrificed and offered in the high places, and on the hills, and under every leafy tree. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he burnt incense upon the high places, and upon the roofs, and under every shady tree. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahaz Reigns in Judah…3Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. 4And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. Cross References 2 Kings 16:4 And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. Deuteronomy 12:2 Destroy completely all the places where the nations you are dispossessing have served their gods—atop the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree. Jeremiah 2:20 “For long ago you broke your yoke and tore off your chains, saying, ‘I will not serve!’ Indeed, on every high hill and under every green tree you lay down as a prostitute. Isaiah 57:5 who burn with lust among the oaks, under every luxuriant tree, who slaughter your children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks? Ezekiel 6:13 Then you will know that I am the LORD, when their slain lie among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the mountaintops, and under every green tree and leafy oak—the places where they offered fragrant incense to all their idols. Hosea 4:13 They sacrifice on the mountaintops and burn offerings on the hills, under oak, poplar, and terebinth, because their shade is pleasant. And so your daughters turn to prostitution and your daughters-in-law to adultery. 1 Kings 14:23 They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. 2 Kings 17:10 They set up for themselves sacred pillars and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. Jeremiah 3:6 Now in the days of King Josiah, the LORD said to me, “Have you seen what faithless Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every green tree to prostitute herself there. Isaiah 65:7 both for your iniquities and for those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.” Romans 1:21-23 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. 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.’ 1 Corinthians 10:20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. Galatians 4:8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. Ephesians 5:5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Treasury of Scripture He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. Leviticus 26:30 And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you. Deuteronomy 12:2,3 Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: … 2 Kings 16:4 And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree. Jump to Previous Burned Burnt Green Heights High Hills Hilltops Incense Leafy Maketh Offered Offerings Perfume Perfumes Places Sacrificed Sacrifices Sacrificeth Spreading TreeJump to Next Burned Burnt Green Heights High Hills Hilltops Incense Leafy Maketh Offered Offerings Perfume Perfumes Places Sacrificed Sacrifices Sacrificeth Spreading Tree2 Chronicles 28 1. Ahaz, reigning wickedly, is greatly afflicted by the Syrians.6. Judah, being captivated by the Israelites, is sent home by the counsel of Oded. 16. Ahaz sending for aid to Assyria, is not helped thereby, 22. In his distress he grows more idolatrous 26. He dying, Hezekiah succeeds him And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places This phrase refers to the practices of King Ahaz of Judah, who engaged in idolatrous worship. The "high places" were elevated sites often used for worship, both for Yahweh and for pagan deities. These locations were typically chosen for their height, symbolizing a closer proximity to the divine. In the context of Israelite history, high places were initially used for legitimate worship before the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. However, they became associated with idolatry and syncretism, as seen in Ahaz's reign. This practice was condemned by the prophets and was contrary to the centralized worship that God commanded in Deuteronomy 12:2-5. The use of high places for idol worship was a recurring issue in the history of Israel and Judah, leading to spiritual decline. on the hills and under every green tree Persons / Places / Events 1. AhazThe king of Judah during this time, known for his idolatrous practices and turning away from the worship of Yahweh. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Ahaz reigned. It was meant to be a place of worship for Yahweh but was led astray by Ahaz. 3. High Places Elevated sites often used for idol worship, contrary to the centralized worship in Jerusalem as commanded by God. 4. Hills and Green Trees Common locations for pagan rituals and idol worship, symbolizing the widespread nature of Ahaz's apostasy. 5. Idolatry The central event and sin in this passage, where Ahaz led the people away from God to worship false gods. Teaching Points The Danger of IdolatryIdolatry leads to spiritual decay and separation from God. Ahaz's actions serve as a warning against allowing anything to take God's rightful place in our lives. The Importance of Obedience God desires obedience to His commands. Ahaz's failure to follow God's instructions regarding worship highlights the importance of adhering to God's Word. Leadership and Influence Leaders have a significant impact on the spiritual direction of their people. Ahaz's idolatry led Judah astray, reminding us of the responsibility leaders have to guide others toward God. The Consequences of Sin Sin has consequences, both personally and communally. Ahaz's idolatry brought judgment upon Judah, illustrating the broader impact of personal sin. The Call to Repentance Despite Ahaz's unfaithfulness, God's call to repentance remains open. This passage encourages us to turn back to God, no matter how far we have strayed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he sacrificedוַיְזַבֵּ֧חַ (way·zab·bê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice and burned incense וַיְקַטֵּ֛ר (way·qaṭ·ṭêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire on the high places, בַּבָּמ֖וֹת (bab·bā·mō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1116: An elevation on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the hills, הַגְּבָע֑וֹת (hag·gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1389: A hillock and under וְתַ֖חַת (wə·ṯa·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every green רַעֲנָֽן׃ (ra·‘ă·nān) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7488: Verdant, new, prosperous tree. עֵ֥ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood Links 2 Chronicles 28:4 NIV2 Chronicles 28:4 NLT 2 Chronicles 28:4 ESV 2 Chronicles 28:4 NASB 2 Chronicles 28:4 KJV 2 Chronicles 28:4 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 28:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 28:4 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 28:4 French Bible 2 Chronicles 28:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 28:4 He sacrificed and burnt incense (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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