2 Chronicles 33:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the LORD their God only.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

However, the people continued to offer sacrifices at the high places, but they were offering them only to the LORD their God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing that while the people were worshiping God sincerely, they were still doing it in the wrong places according to God's commands.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to King Manasseh's reign after his repentance and religious reforms in Judah. The 'high places' were elevated outdoor shrines that had been used for both pagan worship and sometimes for worshiping the true God, but God had commanded that sacrifices should only be made at the temple in Jerusalem. Even though Manasseh had removed many pagan elements, the people continued using these unauthorized worship sites.

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