12:3a Nevertheless, the high places were not removed;

However, Joash did not destroy the hilltop shrines.

-or-

But Joash did not have/order the local worship places removed.

12:3b the people continued sacrificing

The people still sacrificed ⌊animals⌋

-or-

The people ⌊of Judah⌋ continued to offer sacrifices

12:3c and burning incense there.

and burned incense at those shrines.

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and burn sweet-smelling spices at those places.

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