2 Chronicles 33:17 bbe — However, the people still made offerings in the high places, but only to the Lord their God.

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"However, the people still made offerings in the high places, but only to the Lord their God."

— 2 Chronicles 33:17, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

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After this he made an outer wall for the town of David, on the west side of Gihon in the valley, as far as the way into the town by the fish doorway; and he put a very high wall round the Ophel; and he put captains of the army in all the walled towns of Judah.

15

He took away the strange gods and the image out of the house of the Lord, and all the altars he had put up on the hill of the Lord's house and in Jerusalem, and put them out of the town.

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And he put the altar of the Lord in order, offering peace-offerings and praise-offerings on it, and said that all Judah were to be servants of the Lord, the God of Israel.

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However, the people still made offerings in the high places, but only to the Lord their God.

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Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer to his God, and the words which the seers said to him in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, are recorded among the acts of the kings of Israel.

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And the prayer which he made to God, and how God gave him an answer, and all his sin and his wrongdoing, and the places where he made high places and put up pillars of wood and images, before he put away his pride, are recorded in the history of the seers.

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So Manasseh went to rest with his fathers, and they put his body to rest in his house, and Amon his son became king in his place.

2 Chronicles 33:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:17 say?
2 Chronicles 33:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “However, the people still made offerings in the high places, but only to the Lord their God.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 33:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 33:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 33, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 33:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 33:17 in?
2 Chronicles 33:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 33:17?
2 Chronicles 33:17 reads (BBE): “However, the people still made offerings in the high places, but only to the Lord their God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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