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NASB | 2 Kings 21:3 For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he erected altars for Baal and made an Asherah, as Ahab king of Israel had done, and worshiped all the host of heaven and served them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Kings 21:3 For he rebuilt the high places [for the worship of pagan gods] which his father Hezekiah had destroyed; and he set up altars for Baal and made an [image of] Asherah, just as Ahab king of Israel had done, and he worshiped all the [starry] host of heaven and served them. |
Subject: Who or what are the "host of heaven?" |
Bible Note: What bothers me a bit is the angel craze that has inundated society and even Christian bookstores. How easy it is to have our attention diverted from the Savior! God takes it VERY seriously - Jer 15:4 - God declares that He is punishing Israel for the wicked leadership of the king. I suspect that there is an application for us too in this passage! SO, when I read in another version "armies of heaven" it prompted me to consider the elevation of angels I see all around today. I am also reminded of John's encounter with the angel in Rev 22:8-9! Blessings, mommapbs |