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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Chronicles 24:17

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Made obeisance - In that posture presenting their requests to him, that they might not be confined to troublesome journeys to Jerusalem, but might have the liberty, which their fore - fathers enjoyed, os worshipping God in the high - places. This liberty once obtained, they knew they could worship idols without disturbance: which was the thing at which they aimed. And for the prevention of such abuses, God obliged all to worship him in one place. 2 Chronicles 24:18
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