Moreover, when Ahazgatheredtogether the utensilsof the houseof God,he cutthe utensilsof the houseof Godin pieces;and he closedthe doorsof the houseof the LORDand madealtarsfor himself in everycornerof Jerusalem.
In everycityof Judahhe madehighplacesto burnincenseto othergods,and provokedthe LORD,the Godof his fathers,to anger.
"Moreover, allthe utensilswhichKingAhazhad discardedduring his reignin his unfaithfulness,we have preparedand consecrated;and behold,they are beforethe altarof the LORD."
In the firstyearof his reign,in the firstmonth,he openedthe doorsof the houseof the LORDand repairedthem.
"They have alsoshutthe doorsof the porchand putout the lamps,and have not burnedincenseor offeredburntofferingsin the holyplace to the Godof Israel.
They aroseand removedthe altarswhich[were] in Jerusalem;they also removedallthe incensealtarsand cast[them] into the brookKidron.
"But whereare your godsWhichyou madefor yourself? Let them arise,ifthey can saveyou In the timeof your trouble;For [according to] the numberof your citiesAre your gods,O Judah.
Is there iniquity[in] Gilead?Surelythey are worthless.In Gilgalthey sacrificebulls,Yes,their altarsare like the stoneheapsBesidethe furrowsof the field.
Nowwhile Paulwas waitingfor them at Athens,his spiritwas being provokedwithinhim as he was observingthe cityfull of idols.
"For while I was passing throughand examiningthe objects of your worship,I alsofoundan altarwith thisinscription,'TO AN UNKNOWNGOD.'Thereforewhatyou worshipin ignorance,thisI proclaimto you.
