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He removed the high places, and broke the pillars, and cut down the Asherah: and he broke in pieces the brazen serpent that Moses had made; for to those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it; and he called it Nehushtan.

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Uncompromising Reformation

Commentators highlight that Hezekiah's reforms were uniquely thorough. Unlike previous good kings who tolerated the 'high places' for worship, Hezekiah removed them to centralize worship in Jerusalem as the Law required. This demonstrates a commitment to obeying God's word without compromise, even when it meant overturning long-standing and popular traditions.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 18:4

18th Century

Theologian

He removed the high places - This religious reformation was carried out in a violent and tumultuous manner. Although forbidden in the Law ([…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 18:4

19th Century

Bishop

He removed.It was he who removed. According to this statement, Hezekiah made the Temple of Jerusalem the only place wh…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 18:4

17th Century

Pastor

He removed the high places
Which the best of the kings of Judah never attempted, and which is observed of them to th…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 18:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Hezekiah was a true son of David. Some others did what was right, but not like David. Let us not suppose that when times and people are bad, they m…