Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart.
Bible References
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Jeremiah 19:5
They have built the high places of Baal to burn their sons in the fire as burnt offerings to Baal. This is not something I commanded or spoke of, nor did it ever enter my mind (heart) (conscience).'
Jeremiah 32:35
In the valley of Ben Hinnom they built worship sites for Baal to sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molech. I did not ask them to do this. It never entered my heart (mind). I did not make Judah sin.'
2 Kings 23:20
He killed all the priests of the high places on the altars. Their bones were burned on the altars. Then the king went back to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 33:6
He burned his son as a sacrifice in the valley of Ben Hinnom, he consulted fortunetellers, and he cast evil spells. He also practiced witchcraft, and appointed royal mediums and psychics. He did many things that made Jehovah furious.
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Leviticus 18:21
Never give your children as sacrifices to the god Molech by burning them alive. If you do, you are dishonoring the name of your God. I am Jehovah!
Leviticus 20:1
Jehovah continued to speak to Moses:
Deuteronomy 17:3
Some worship and bow down to other gods, the sun, the moon, or the whole army of heaven. I have forbidden this.