Old Testament · VERSE 4

2 Kings 21:4

King James Version

And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.

Read in 2 Kings 21
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

2 Kings 21:4 in context

2 Kings 21:2

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

2 Kings 21:3

For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.

2 Kings 21:4SELECTED VERSE

And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.

2 Kings 21:5

And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 21:6

And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

More verses from 2 Kings 21

Continue with 2 Kings 21

Read the complete chapter in the King James Version.

Open 2 Kings 21
MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE

Reading settings

Appearance
Typeface

There is always another world waiting between the pages.

Your preferences stay in this browser. No account needed.