2 Kings 16:3-5
New American Standard Bible 1995
3 But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, (A)and even made his son pass through the fire, (B)according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had [a]driven out from before the sons of Israel. 4 He (C)sacrificed and burned incense on the high places and on the hills and under every green tree.
5 Then (D)Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah, king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem to wage war; and they besieged Ahaz, (E)but could not [b]overcome him.
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- 2 Kings 16:3 Or dispossessed
- 2 Kings 16:5 Lit fight
2 Kings 16:3-5
New International Version
3 He followed the ways of the kings of Israel(A) and even sacrificed his son(B) in the fire, engaging in the detestable(C) practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites. 4 He offered sacrifices and burned incense(D) at the high places, on the hilltops and under every spreading tree.(E)
5 Then Rezin(F) king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel marched up to fight against Jerusalem and besieged Ahaz, but they could not overpower him.
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