KJV ORIGINAL
He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He also 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 worshipping false gods at outdoor shrines instead of following God's instructions to worship only at the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Ahaz of Judah, who rejected proper worship at Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. Instead, he participated in pagan religious practices at 'high places' - local shrines often located on hills or under sacred trees where Canaanite gods were worshipped. This was strictly forbidden by God's law and represented a serious departure from faithful worship.
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