2 Chronicles 33:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 33:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down; and he reared up altars for the Baalim, and made Asheroth, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down; and he reared up altars for the Baalim, and made Asheroth, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.
2 Chronicles 33:3 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down; and he reared up altars for the Baalim, and made Asheroth, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he built again: Heb. he returned and built, Ecc 2:19, Ecc 9:18 which Hezekiah: Ch2 30:14, Ch2 31:1, Ch2 32:12; Kg2 18:4, Kg2 21:3 he reared: Ch2 28:2-4; Jdg 2:11-13 made groves: Deu 16:21; Kg1 14:23; Jer 17:2 the host: Deu 4:19, Deu 17:3; Kg2 23:5, Kg2 23:6, Kg2 23:11; Jer 8:2, Jer 19:13; Zep 1:5; Act 7:42 2 Chronicles 33:4”
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