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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
He removed the high places - This religious reformation was carried out in a violent and tumultuous manner. Although forbidden in the Law ([…
19th Century
Anglican
He removed. — It was he who removed. According to this statement, Hezekiah made the Temple of Jerusalem the only place wh…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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