Translations
Modern
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.
Traditional
Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places.
Literal
However the high places were not turned aside; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.
Latin
Verumtamen excelsa non est demolitus: adhuc populus sacrificabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.
Notes
Even though Uzziah had a positive spiritual evaluation, he still allowed worship at the pagan shrines (2 Kings 14:4).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Azariah High Place Kings, Books of First and Second Menahem Nineveh, Ninevite Samaria Uzziah
Topics
High Places: Not Removed: Azariah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Azariah Succeeds Him