2 Kings 23:15 meaning and explanation
He even pulled down the altar at Bethel, the high place set up by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. Then he burned the high place, ground it to powder, and burned the Asherah pole.
2 Kings 23:15, Berean Standard Bible
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Josiah, king of Judah, is carrying his reforms north into the former territory of Israel. The altar at Bethel was built by Jeroboam son of Nebat, the first king of the northern kingdom, who set up rival worship sites so his people would not go to Jerusalem.
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