2 Kings 15:4

4 But the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.

2 Kings 15:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 15:4

Save that the high places were not removed
That is, he did right, excepting in that instance, and which was the case of his father and other kings before him, and others afterwards, till Hezekiah came:

the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places;
see ( 2 Kings 12:3 ) .

2 Kings 15:4 In-Context

2 at the age of sixteen, and he ruled in Jerusalem for fifty-two years. His mother was Jecoliah from Jerusalem.
3 Following the example of his father, he did what was pleasing to the Lord.
4 But the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
5 The Lord struck Uzziah with a dreaded skin disease that stayed with him the rest of his life. He lived in a separate house, relieved of all duties, while his son Jotham governed the country.
6 Everything else that Uzziah did is recorded in [The History of the Kings of Judah.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.