2 Kings 14:4

Verse

Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.

American Standard Version (1901)

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

Bible in Basic English

But still the high places were not taken away; the people went on making offerings and burning them in the high places.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But this only, that he took not away the high places: for yet the people sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

Free Bible Version

But the high places were not removed. The people still were sacrificing and presenting burn offerings in those places.

Geneva Bible 1599

Notwithstanding the hie places were not taken away: for as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense in the hie places.

King James (Authorized) Version

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.

Translation for Translators

But, like his father, he did not tear down the places for worshipping Yahweh at pagan shrines. The people continued to burn incense to honor Yahweh on those hills instead of in Jerusalem, the place that Yahweh had appointed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the high places were not taken away. The people still sacrificed and burned incense at the high places.

Noah Webster Bible

But, the high places were not taken away: as yet the people sacrificed, and burnt incense on the high places.

World English Bible

However the high places were not taken away. The people still sacrificed and burned incense in the high places.

Young's Literal Translation

only, the high places have not turned aside — yet are the people sacrificing and making perfume in high places.

Context

Amaziah Reigns in Judah

³And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done.⁴Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.

Summary

This verse highlights King Amaziah's obedience to the law of Moses by not putting to death the children of the assassins, as it is written in the Book of the Law. It showcases the importance of following God's commandments and seeking justice in accordance with His word. Amaziah's actions demonstrate a commitment to righteousness and a desire to uphold the principles of the law, even in the face of personal vengeance. This verse serves as a reminder of the significance of living in alignment with God's statutes and the blessings that come from obedience.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But the children of the murderers he slew not,.... Which is an instance of his clemency and goodness, and of his strict regard to justice, and to the law of God; though he might fear, these, being spared, would one time or other revenge their fathers' deaths: according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, see Deu 24:16, wherein the Lord commanded, saying, the fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children, &c. to which command Amaziah was obedient.