Lev 26:30 | TNotes | STEP | 26:30 The pagan shrines mentioned here were the infamous “high places” built on hilltops (see 2 Kgs 18:4 ). These shrines incorporated elements from pre-Israelite religions into Israel’s worship and challenged the Temple for religious authority. • places of worship (Hebrew khamman ): Perhaps “incense altars.” Some of these altars were used in Baal worship (2 Chr 34:4 ).

b2 Kgs 18:4►

c2 Chr 34:4►

‏ Leviticus 26:30

26:30 ^a The pagan shrines mentioned here were the infamous “high places” built on hilltops (see 2 Kgs 18:4 ^b). These shrines incorporated elements from pre-Israelite religions into Israel’s worship and challenged the Temple for religious authority.

• places of worship (Hebrew khamman): Perhaps “incense altars.” Some of these altars were used in Baal worship (2 Chr 34:4 ^c).