2 Chronicles 33:17 nasb — Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places, although only to the LORD their God.

NASB

"Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places, although only to the LORD their God."

— 2 Chronicles 33:17, NASB

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

14

Now after this he built the outer wall of the city of David on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance of the Fish Gate; and he encircled the Ophel with it and made it very high. Then he put army commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.

15

He also removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, as well as all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the LORD and in Jerusalem, and he threw them outside the city.

16

He set up the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it; and he ordered Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.

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Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places, although only to the LORD their God.

18

Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh even his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are among the records of the kings of Israel.

19

His prayer also and how God was entreated by him, and all his sin, his unfaithfulness, and the sites on which he built high places and erected the Asherim and the carved images, before he humbled himself, behold, they are written in the records of the Hozai.

20

So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own 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 NASB reads: “Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places, although 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 (NASB): “Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places, although 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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