And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.
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Interpretation
What abundance of wickedness in Judah and Jerusalem! One would not have believed it possible, that in Judah, where God was known, in Israel, where his name was great, in Salem, in Zion, where his dwelling-place was, such abominations should be found.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 23:9-13.
Glossary
- Hinnom Person
- A deep, narrow ravine separating Mount Zion from the so-called “Hill of Evil Counsel. ” It took its name from “some ancient hero, the son of Hinnom. ” It is first mentioned in Josh. 15:8 .
- Topheth Place
- =Topheth, from Heb. Modern identification: Hinnom Valley.
- Valley of Hinnom Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Hinnom Valley.