2 Chronicles 33:6

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 33:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practised augury, and used enchantments, and practised sorcery, and dealt with them that had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practised augury, and used enchantments, and practised sorcery, and dealt with them that had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.
2 Chronicles 33:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practised augury, and used enchantments, and practised sorcery, and dealt with them that had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“caused: Ch2 28:3; Lev 18:21, Lev 20:2; Deu 12:31, Deu 18:10; Kg2 21:6, Kg2 23:10; Jer 7:31, Jer 7:32; Eze 23:37, Eze 23:39 he observed: Lev 19:26, Lev 20:6; Deu 18:10-14; Sa1 15:23; Kg2 17:17; Isa 47:9-12; Gal 5:20 dealt: Kg2 21:6, Kg2 23:24; Ch1 10:13; Isa 8:19, Isa 19:3 2 Chronicles 33:7”
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