2Ki 23:5 | HCSB | STEP | Then he did away with the idolatrous priests the kings of Judah had appointed to burn incense at the high places in the cities of Judah and in the areas surrounding Jerusalem . They had burned incense to Baal , and to the sun , moon , constellations , and the whole heavenly host .

2 Kings 23:5

5 Then he did away with the idolatrous priests the kings of Judah had appointed to burn incense at the ^{▼▼high place(s): An ancient place of worship most often associated with pagan religions, usually built on an elevated location}high places ^b in the cities of Judah and in the areas surrounding Jerusalem. They had burned incense to Baal, and to the sun, moon, constellations, and the whole heavenly host. ^c