2 Kings 16:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Bible in Basic English

And he made offerings, burning them in the high places and on the hills and under every green tree.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Free Bible Version

He sacrificed and presented burnt offerings on the high places and on the hills and under every green tree.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he offred and burnt incense in the hie places and on the hilles, and vnder euery greene tree.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Translation for Translators

Ahaz offered sacrifices and burned incense to honor Yahweh on the tops of many hills and under many [HYP] big trees, instead of in Jerusalem as Yahweh had commanded.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He offered sacrifices and burned incense at the high places, on the hilltops, and under every green tree.

Noah Webster Bible

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

World English Bible

He sacrificed and burned incense in the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

Young's Literal Translation

and he sacrificeth and maketh perfume in high places, and on the heights, and under every green tree.

Context

Ahaz Reigns in Judah

³Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.⁴And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

Summary

This verse describes King Ahaz of Judah offering sacrifices to false gods on the high places, in direct violation of God's commandments. Despite being a descendant of David, Ahaz led the people of Judah into idolatry and away from the true worship of God. His actions brought about God's displeasure and judgment upon the nation, leading to their eventual downfall. The verse serves as a warning against the dangers of turning away from God and following after false gods, emphasizing the importance of remaining faithful to the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then Rezin king of Syria, and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem to war,.... To fight with Ahaz, moved to it by the Lord, to chastise Ahaz for his idolatry, Kg2 15:37. but could not overcome him; so as to take Jerusalem, and set up another king there, as their scheme was, Isa 7:5 though they had both at other times got great advantages over him, and slew many of his people, and carried them captive, see Ch2 28:5.

2 Kings 16:4

Ahaz Reigns in Judah

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Berean Standard Bible

And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Bible in Basic English

And he made offerings, burning them in the high places and on the hills and under every green tree.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Free Bible Version

He sacrificed and presented burnt offerings on the high places and on the hills and under every green tree.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he offred and burnt incense in the hie places and on the hilles, and vnder euery greene tree.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

Translation for Translators

Ahaz offered sacrifices and burned incense to honor Yahweh on the tops of many hills and under many [HYP] big trees, instead of in Jerusalem as Yahweh had commanded.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He offered sacrifices and burned incense at the high places, on the hilltops, and under every green tree.

Noah Webster Bible

And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

World English Bible

He sacrificed and burned incense in the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

Young's Literal Translation

and he sacrificeth and maketh perfume in high places, and on the heights, and under every green tree.