KJV ORIGINAL
And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He offered sacrifices and burned incense at the worship sites on hilltops, on the hills, and under every leafy tree.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone worshiping false gods at outdoor shrines instead of following God's commands to worship only at the temple in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Ahaz of Judah, who reigned around 735-715 BC and led the people into idolatry. The 'high places' were elevated outdoor shrines where people worshiped Canaanite gods like Baal, often involving rituals under sacred trees. God had specifically commanded the Israelites to worship only at the temple in Jerusalem and to destroy these pagan worship sites.
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