2Ch 33:16 | HCSB | STEP | He built the altar of the Lord and offered fellowship and thank offerings on it. Then he told Judah to serve Yahweh , the God of Israel .

2 Chronicles 33:16

16 He built ^{▼▼Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Arabic; other Hb mss, LXX, Vg read restored} the altar of the Lord and offered ^{▼▼fellowship sacrifice(s) or offering(s): An animal offering was given to maintain and strengthen a person's relationship with God. It was not required as a remedy for impurity or sin but was an expression of thanksgiving for various blessings. An important function of this sacrifice was to provide meat for the priests and the participants in the sacrifice; it was also called the peace offering or the sacrifice of well-being.}fellowship and thank offerings on it. Then he told Judah to serve Yahweh, the God of Israel.