2 Chronicles 33:17 kjv — Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only.

King James Version

"Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only."

— 2 Chronicles 33:17, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

14

Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah.

15

And he took away the strange gods, and the idol out of the house of the Lord, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of the Lord, and in Jerusalem, and cast them out of the city.

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And he repaired the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the Lord God of Israel.

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Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only.

18

Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of the Lord God of Israel, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel.

19

His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his sin, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they are written among the sayings of the seers.

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So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

2 Chronicles 33:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:17 say?
2 Chronicles 33:17 in the King James Version reads: “Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only.”
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 (KJV): “Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only.” 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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