2 Kings 23:5
New English Translation
5 He eliminated[a] the pagan priests whom the kings of Judah had appointed to offer sacrifices[b] on the high places in the cities of Judah and in the area right around Jerusalem. (They offered sacrifices[c] to Baal, the sun god, the moon god, the constellations, and all the stars in the sky.)
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- 2 Kings 23:5 tn Perhaps, “destroyed.”
- 2 Kings 23:5 tn Or “burn incense.”
- 2 Kings 23:5 tn Or “burned incense.”
2 Kings 23:5
New International Version
5 He did away with the idolatrous priests appointed by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the towns of Judah and on those around Jerusalem—those who burned incense(A) to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations and to all the starry hosts.(B)
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