31 And (A)he made houses on high places, and [a](B)appointed priests from [b]all the people who were not of the sons of Levi.

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  1. 1 Kings 12:31 Lit made
  2. 1 Kings 12:31 Lit the extremities of the

31 Jeroboam built shrines(A) on high places and appointed priests(B) from all sorts of people, even though they were not Levites.

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33 After this event, Jeroboam did not [a]abandon his evil way, but he (A)again [b]appointed priests of the high places from [c]all the people; (B)anyone who wanted, he ordained, and he became [d]one of the priests of the high places.

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  1. 1 Kings 13:33 Lit turn away from
  2. 1 Kings 13:33 Lit made
  3. 1 Kings 13:33 Lit the extremities of the
  4. 1 Kings 13:33 Ancient versions a priest of

33 Even after this, Jeroboam did not change his evil ways,(A) but once more appointed priests for the high places from all sorts(B) of people. Anyone who wanted to become a priest he consecrated for the high places.

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