SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 14:4

14:4a Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away,

This was one of the ways in which Amaziah followed the example of Joash. See 2 Kings 12:3.

Amaziah did not destroy/demolish the hilltop shrines.

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Amaziah did not ⌊have his people⌋ remove the local worship places.

14:4b and the people continued sacrificing

The people continued to sacrifice ⌊animals⌋

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So the people of Judah kept on ⌊going there to⌋ offer sacrifices

14:4c and burning incense on the high places.

and burn incense at those shrines.

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and burn sweet-smelling spices at those places.

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