And in every several city of Judah he made high places. — Compare 2 Chronicles 28:2–4.

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He set up little shrines, so that every passer-by might worship which idol he pleased, and each man might present a little incense; thus the whole …

And in every city of Judah he made high places to burn incense
unto the gods
The gods…

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…