2 Kings 15:33-35

33 He was 1twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok.
34 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, 2according to all that his father Uzziah had done.
35 3Nevertheless, the high places were not removed. The people still sacrificed and made offerings on the high places. He built 4the upper gate of the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 15:33-35 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 15

This chapter begins with the reign of Azariah king of Judah, 2Ki 15:1-7, and then gives a short account of the several kings of Israel, to the last of them; of Zachariah, 2Ki 15:8-12, of Shallum, 2Ki 15:13,14,15 of Menahem, 2Ki 15:16-22 of Pekahiah, 2Ki 15:23-26, of Pekah, succeeded by Hoshea, the last of them, 2Ki 15:27-31, and is included with the reign of Jotham king of Judah, 2Ki 15:32-38.

Cross References 4

  • 1. For ver. 33, 34, see 2 Chronicles 27:1, 2
  • 2. ver. 3; [2 Chronicles 27:6]
  • 3. See 2 Kings 12:3
  • 4. 2 Chronicles 23:20; 2 Chronicles 27:3
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