2 Kings 23:7 · KJV
"And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove."
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 23:7 mean? →Passage Context
5And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven.
6And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, without Jerusalem, unto the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron, and stamped it small to powder, and cast the powder thereof upon the graves of the children of the people.
7And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove.
8And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba to Beer-sheba, and brake down the high places of the gates that were in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which were on a man's left hand at the gate of the city.
9Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to societal norms that conflict with your beliefs?
2
What does it mean for you to stand up for your values?
3
When have you felt the need to take a stand for what is right?
Life Application
values
Be prepared to stand firm in your beliefs, even when facing opposition.
integrity
Reflect on how your actions align with your values in daily life.
Places in This Verse
house of the LORD(Temple in Jerusalem today)
The sacred space where Josiah sought to ensure that worship was conducted in accordance with God's laws.
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