Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:
This was directly opposed to the customs of the heathen idolaters, in offering their sacrifices on the tops of hills and mountains
Bible References
This was directly opposed to the customs of the heathen idolaters, in offering their sacrifices on the tops of hills and mountains
Deuteronomy 12:6
and bring in thither your ascending-offerings and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, - and your vow-offerings and your freewill-offerings, and the firstlings of your herd and of your flock;
Leviticus 17:2
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons and unto all the sons of Israel, and thou shalt say unto them, - This, is the thing which Yahweh hath commanded, saying:
1 Kings 12:28
Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, - and said unto them - It is, too much for you, to go up to Jerusalem, Lo! thy gods, O Israel, that brought thee up out of the land of Egypt;
1 Kings 15:34
And he did that which was wicked in the eyes of Yahweh, - and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he caused, Israel, to sin.
2 Chronicles 15:17
But, the high places, were not taken away out of Israel, - only, the heart of Asa, was perfect, all his days.