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2 Kings 23:20

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He killed all the priests of the high places that were there, on the altars, and burned men's bones on them; and he returned to Jerusalem.

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Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.
The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Places in this passage

2 Kings 23:20 mentions Ammon, Assyria, Beersheba, Bethel, Egypt, Euphrates, Geba, Hamath, Jerusalem, Kidron, Megiddo, Moab, Mount of Olives, Riblah, Rumah, Samaria, Topheth and Valley of Hinnom.

Ammon · Berthold Werner
Assyria · Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)
Beersheba · gugganij
Bethel · Deror_avi

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