KJV ORIGINAL
Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, the high places were not taken away: the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense at these high places.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse points out that despite other reforms, the people continued worshiping at unauthorized religious sites instead of at God's designated place of worship.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the reign of Azariah (also called Uzziah) of Judah around 792-740 BC. The 'high places' were elevated outdoor shrines where people worshiped, often mixing true worship of God with pagan practices. God had commanded that sacrifices should only be offered at the temple in Jerusalem, but these local worship sites persisted throughout many kings' reigns.
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