2 Chronicles 34:4 Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

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New International Version
Under his direction the altars of the Baals were torn down; he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them, and smashed the Asherah poles and the idols. These he broke to pieces and scattered over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

New Living Translation
He ordered that the altars of Baal be demolished and that the incense altars which stood above them be broken down. He also made sure that the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images were smashed and scattered over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

English Standard Version
And they chopped down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and he cut down the incense altars that stood above them. And he broke in pieces the Asherim and the carved and the metal images, and he made dust of them and scattered it over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Berean Standard Bible
Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Berean Literal Bible
And in his presence they broke down the altars of the Baals, and the incense altars that were on high above them he cut down. And the Asherah poles, and the carved images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces and made dust of them, and he scattered it on the surface of the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

King James Bible
And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.

New King James Version
They broke down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and the incense altars which were above them he cut down; and the wooden images, the carved images, and the molded images he broke in pieces, and made dust of them and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

New American Standard Bible
They tore down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and he chopped down the incense altars that were high above them; also he broke in pieces the Asherim, the carved images, and the cast metal images, and ground them to powder, and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

NASB 1995
They tore down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and the incense altars that were high above them he chopped down; also the Asherim, the carved images and the molten images he broke in pieces and ground to powder and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

NASB 1977
And they tore down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and the incense altars that were high above them he chopped down; also the Asherim, the carved images, and the molten images he broke in pieces and ground to powder and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they tore down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and the incense altars that were high above them he cut in pieces; also the Asherim, the graven images, and the molten images he broke in pieces and ground to powder and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Amplified Bible
They tore down the altars of the Baals in his presence; he cut to pieces the incense altars that were high above them; he also smashed the Asherim and the carved images and the cast images to pieces, and ground them to dust and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Berean Annotated Bible
Then in his presence the altars of the Baals (lord) were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles (goddess), the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Christian Standard Bible
Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he chopped down the shrines that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved images, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he chopped down the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved images, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

American Standard Version
And they brake down the altars of the Baalim in his presence; and the sun-images that were on high above them he hewed down; and the Asherim, and the graven images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of them, and strewed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.

Contemporary English Version
He watched as the altars for the worship of the god Baal were torn down, and as the nearby incense altars were smashed. The Asherah poles, the idols, and the stone images were also smashed, and the pieces were scattered over the graves of their worshipers.

English Revised Version
And they brake down the altars of the Baalim in his presence; and the sun-images, that were on high above them, he hewed down; and the Asherim, and the graven images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He had the altars of the various Baal gods torn down. He cut down the incense altars that were above them. He destroyed the Asherah poles, carved idols, and metal idols. He ground them into powder and scattered the powder over the tombs of those who had sacrificed to them.

Good News Translation
Under his direction the altars where Baal was worshiped were smashed, and the incense altars near them were torn down. They ground to dust the images of Asherah and all the other idols and then scattered the dust on the graves of the people who had sacrificed to them.

International Standard Version
They tore down the altars of Baals in his presence. He chopped down the incense altars that stood high above them. He broke into pieces the Asherim, the carved images, and the cast images, ground them to dust, and scattered the residue on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

NET Bible
He ordered the altars of the Baals to be torn down, and broke the incense altars that were above them. He smashed the Asherah poles, idols and images, crushed them up and sprinkled the dust over the tombs of those who had sacrificed to them.

New Heart English Bible
They broke down the altars of the Baals in his presence; and the incense altars that were on high above them he cut down; and the Asherim, and the engraved images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces, and made dust of them, and strewed it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they broke down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces, and made dust of them and strewed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed to them.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

World English Bible
They broke down the altars of the Baals in his presence; and he cut down the incense altars that were on high above them. He broke the Asherah poles, the engraved images, and the molten images in pieces, made dust of them, and scattered it on the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they break down the altars of the Ba‘alim before him, and he has cut down the images that [are] on high above them, and the Asherim, and the carved images, and the molten images, he has broken and beaten small, and strews [them] on the surface of the graves of those sacrificing to them,

Berean Literal Bible
And in his presence they broke down the altars of the Baals, and the incense altars that were on high above them he cut down. And the Asherah poles, and the carved images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces and made dust of them, and he scattered it on the surface of the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Young's Literal Translation
And they break down before him the altars of the Baalim, and the images that are on high above them he hath cut down, and the shrines, and the graven images, and the molten images, he hath broken and beaten small, and streweth on the surface of the graves of those sacrificing to them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will pull down the altars of the Baals before him, and the images which were above from on high to them he cut down; and the statues and the carved images, and the molten images he break in pieces and beat small, and he will strew upon the face of the graves of those sacrificing to them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they broke down before him the altars of Baalim, and demolished the idols that had been set upon them: and be cut down the groves and the graven things, and broke them in pieces: and strewed the fragments upon the graves of them that had sacrificed to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in his sight, they destroyed the altars of the Baals, and they demolished the idols which had been set upon them. And then he cut down the sacred groves and crushed the graven images. And he scattered the fragments upon the tombs of those who had been accustomed to immolate to them.

New American Bible
In his presence, the altars of the Baals were torn down; the incense stands erected above them he broke down; the asherahs and the carved and molten images he smashed and beat into dust, which he scattered over the tombs of those who had sacrificed to them;

New Revised Standard Version
In his presence they pulled down the altars of the Baals; he demolished the incense altars that stood above them. He broke down the sacred poles and the carved and the cast images; he made dust of them and scattered it over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the decorations, necklaces, bells, and all the trees that were made for idols, he broke in pieces and ground them to dust and scattered their ashes upon the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he broke down and broke up all trees that were made for the idols, and he scattered their ashes among the tombs of the children of men who were sacrificing to them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they broke down the altars of the Baalim in his presence; and the sun-images, that were on high above them, he hewed down; and the Asherim, and the graven images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces, and made dust of them, and strewed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he pulled down the altars of Baalim that were before his face, and the high places that were above them; and he cut down the groves, and the graven images, and broke in pieces the molten images, and reduced them to powder, and cast it upon the surface of the tombs of those who had sacrificed to them.

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Context
Josiah Destroys Idolatry
3In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. 4Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them. 5Then he burned the bones of the priests on their altars. So he cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.…
Cross References
Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down,

Judges 6:25
On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.

2 Kings 11:18
So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.
and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them.

2 Kings 23:12
He pulled down the altars that the kings of Judah had set up on the roof near the upper chamber of Ahaz, and the altars that Manasseh had set up in the two courtyards of the house of the LORD. The king pulverized them there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley.

2 Kings 23:5
Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven.

2 Kings 21:5
In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.
He shattered the Asherah poles,

2 Kings 18:4
He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it.

2 Kings 23:14
He smashed the sacred pillars to pieces, cut down the Asherah poles, and covered the sites with human bones.

Deuteronomy 12:3
Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn up their Asherah poles, cut down the idols of their gods, and wipe out their names from every place.
the carved idols, and the cast images,

Deuteronomy 7:5
Instead, this is what you are to do to them: tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, cut down their Asherah poles, and burn their idols in the fire.

Deuteronomy 7:25
You must burn up the images of their gods; do not covet the silver and gold that is on them or take it for yourselves, or you will be ensnared by it; for it is detestable to the LORD your God.

Leviticus 26:1
“You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your God.
crushed them to dust,

Exodus 32:20
Then he took the calf they had made, burned it in the fire, ground it to powder, and scattered the powder over the face of the water. Then he forced the Israelites to drink it.

Deuteronomy 9:21
And I took that sinful thing, the calf you had made, and burned it in the fire. Then I crushed it and ground it to powder as fine as dust, and I cast it into the stream that came down from the mountain.

2 Kings 23:15
He even pulled down the altar at Bethel, the high place set up by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. Then he burned the high place, ground it to powder, and burned the Asherah pole.
and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.

2 Kings 23:6
He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people.

2 Kings 23:16
And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the hillside, and he sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar to defile it, according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who had foretold these things.


Treasury of Scripture

And they broke down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces, and made dust of them, and strewed it on the graves of them that had sacrificed to them.

brake down

2 Chronicles 33:3
For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down, and he reared up altars for Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.

Exodus 23:24
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

Leviticus 26:30
And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.

images.

2 Chronicles 14:5
Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images: and the kingdom was quiet before him.

2 Kings 23:4,5,11
And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel…

made dust

2 Chronicles 34:7
And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem.

Exodus 32:20
And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it in the fire, and ground it to powder, and strawed it upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it.

Deuteronomy 9:21
And I took your sin, the calf which ye had made, and burnt it with fire, and stamped it, and ground it very small, even until it was as small as dust: and I cast the dust thereof into the brook that descended out of the mount.

graves [heb] face of the graves

2 Kings 10:26,27
And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them…

2 Kings 23:4,6
And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel…

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2 Chronicles 34
1. Josiah's good reign
3. He destroys idolatry
8. He takes order for the repair of the temple
14. Hilkiah, having found a book of the law,
21. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord
23. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time
29. Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God










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Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down
This phrase highlights King Josiah's direct involvement in the religious reforms of Judah. Baal worship was prevalent in the region, often associated with fertility rites and idolatry. The tearing down of these altars signifies a return to monotheistic worship and a rejection of Canaanite religious practices. This act fulfills the Deuteronomic law, which commands the destruction of pagan altars (Deuteronomy 12:3).

and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them
Incense altars were used in pagan rituals to offer fragrant smoke to deities. By cutting them to pieces, Josiah was not only physically dismantling these objects but also symbolically severing the spiritual ties they represented. This action echoes the reforms of previous kings like Hezekiah, who also sought to purify worship practices (2 Kings 18:4).

He shattered the Asherah poles
Asherah poles were wooden symbols associated with the goddess Asherah, often placed near altars. Their destruction was a direct attack on the syncretism that had infiltrated Israelite worship. This act aligns with the commandment against idolatry found in Exodus 34:13, where God instructs the Israelites to break down their altars and cut down their Asherah poles.

the carved idols, and the cast images
Carved and cast idols were common in ancient Near Eastern religions, representing various deities. The destruction of these idols was a clear statement against idolatry, reinforcing the first commandment (Exodus 20:3-4). This act also prefigures the ultimate triumph of Christ over false gods and spiritual powers (Colossians 2:15).

crushed them to dust
Crushing the idols to dust signifies total obliteration, ensuring that they could not be reconstructed or revered again. This thorough destruction is reminiscent of Moses grinding the golden calf to powder (Exodus 32:20), symbolizing the complete eradication of idolatry.

and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them
Scattering the dust over the graves of idol worshipers was a symbolic act of defilement, indicating that those who participated in idolatry were spiritually dead. This action underscores the seriousness of idolatry and its consequences, as seen in the prophetic warnings throughout the Old Testament (Jeremiah 16:18).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Josiah
The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms to restore the worship of Yahweh. He began his reign at a young age and was zealous for the Lord, seeking to rid the land of idolatry.

2. Baals
Canaanite deities that were often worshipped by the Israelites in times of apostasy. The worship of Baal included various rituals that were detestable to the God of Israel.

3. Asherah Poles
Wooden symbols associated with the worship of the goddess Asherah, often set up beside altars to Baal. These were common in Canaanite religion and were condemned by the Mosaic Law.

4. Idols and Images
Carved and cast representations of deities that were worshipped in place of the one true God. Josiah's actions against these idols were a direct challenge to the prevailing idolatry.

5. Graves of Idolaters
The scattering of the idol remnants over the graves symbolized the utter rejection and desecration of idolatry, showing that those who worshipped these gods were spiritually dead.
Teaching Points
Zeal for Purity
Josiah's actions demonstrate a passionate commitment to spiritual purity. Believers today are called to examine their lives and remove anything that competes with their devotion to God.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
Josiah's reforms were a fulfillment of earlier prophecies, reminding us of God's sovereignty and the certainty of His word. We can trust that God's promises will come to pass.

Radical Obedience
Josiah's thorough destruction of idols shows the importance of radical obedience to God's commands. Partial obedience is not enough; we must fully align our lives with God's will.

Legacy of Faithfulness
Josiah's reforms left a lasting impact on Judah. Our actions and faithfulness can influence future generations, encouraging them to follow God wholeheartedly.

Repentance and Renewal
The removal of idols was a step towards national repentance and spiritual renewal. Personal and communal repentance is essential for experiencing God's renewal in our lives.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:4?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 34:4 demonstrate Josiah's commitment to eradicating idolatry in Judah?

3. What can we learn from Josiah's actions about dealing with sin in our lives?

4. How does Josiah's reform in 2 Chronicles 34:4 connect to the First Commandment?

5. In what ways can we actively remove modern-day idols from our lives?

6. How does Josiah's zeal in 2 Chronicles 34:4 inspire our spiritual leadership today?

7. What does 2 Chronicles 34:4 reveal about King Josiah's religious reforms?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 34:4 demonstrate the importance of eradicating idolatry?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 34:4?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34?

What Does 2 Chronicles 34:4 Mean
Then in his presence

– Josiah himself stands by to supervise the purge, showing personal commitment (2 Kings 23:4; 2 Chron 34:33).

– His visible leadership fulfills Deuteronomy 17:18-20, where the king must keep the Law “all the days of his life.”

– Public accountability signals that true reform starts at the top and cannot be delegated (2 Samuel 6:14; 1 Kings 15:11).

the altars of the Baals were torn down

– Altars dedicated to Baal, the Canaanite storm-god, had infiltrated Judah (Jeremiah 11:13; 2 Kings 11:18).

– Tearing them down obeys Exodus 34:13, “You must tear down their altars”.

– Like Gideon in Judges 6:25-32, Josiah acts decisively, proving that half-measures are disobedience.

he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them

– Incense platforms on the high places were prized symbols of worship (1 Kings 15:14; 2 Chron 14:5).

– Incense belongs only before the LORD (Exodus 30:7-9); misused, it becomes “abominable” (Isaiah 1:13).

– Fragmenting them prevents any chance of repair or reuse (2 Kings 23:5).

He shattered the Asherah poles

– Asherah poles represented the fertility goddess Asherah (Deuteronomy 16:21; 2 Kings 23:14).

– Shattering fulfills the command, “Break down their sacred pillars” (Exodus 23:24).

– Removing sexualized idols protects covenant purity (Leviticus 18:24-30).

the carved idols, and the cast images

– Carved (wooden) and cast (metal) idols are both condemned in Exodus 20:4 and Deuteronomy 27:15.

– By grouping them, the text highlights that no form of idolatry is tolerable (Psalm 115:4-8; Isaiah 44:9-20).

– Comprehensive removal prevents syncretism (2 Chron 34:7).

crushed them to dust

– Turning idols to powder echoes Moses grinding the golden calf (Exodus 32:20) and Hezekiah smashing the bronze serpent (2 Kings 18:4).

– Pulverizing ensures irreversible destruction; nothing remains to tempt future generations (2 Kings 23:6).

– The act dramatizes Psalm 18:42, “I pulverized them like dust on the wind”.

scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them

– Defiling graves with idol dust is a post-mortem judgment on idolaters (Numbers 19:16; Isaiah 66:24).

– 1 Kings 13:2 foretold such desecration; Josiah later burns bones on the pagan altars (2 Kings 23:16-20).

– The gesture warns the living: false worship ends in disgrace (Jeremiah 8:1-2; Revelation 21:8).

summary

2 Chronicles 34:4 records Josiah’s hands-on, all-out assault on every trace of idolatry. Each phrase shows a deeper layer of obedience: personal oversight, demolition, dismemberment, pulverization, and public disgrace of pagan objects and their devotees. Josiah fulfills God’s Law to the letter, modeling the thorough repentance God still seeks from His people today (2 Corinthians 6:16-18; 1 John 5:21).

(4) Of Baalim.--Of the Baals. 2Kings 23:4-5, "the Baal."

In his presence.--Comp. 2Kings 23:16, from which it appears that Josiah personally superintended the work of demolition.

The images.--Sun statues (2Chronicles 14:4).

That were on high above them, he cut down.--Or, that were above, from off them he hewed.

The molten images.--Rather, the maccebuth, or sacred pillars. (See 2Kings 23:14.) . . .

Verse 4. - Note references in Leviticus 26:1, 30. The images, that were on high above them; i.e., as Revised Version, the sun-images (הַחַמָּנִים). The word and name occur only eight times - in Leviticus as just quoted; in our Second Book of Chronicles three times; in Isaiah twice; and in Ezekiel twice. The groves; i.e. the Asherim; again as last verse. The carved images; Revised Version, graven images; Hebrew, הַפְסִלִים. This word is found twenty-two times, occurring in Deuteronomy, Judges, Kings, Chronicles, Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, and Micah. The molten images; Hebrew, הַמַּסֵּכות. This word also occurs just twenty-two times, from Exodus downwards. Made dust of them and strewed it (so Exodus 32:20; 2 Kings 23:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then in his presence
לְפָנָ֗יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

the altars
מִזְבְּח֣וֹת (miz·bə·ḥō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4196: An altar

of the Baals
הַבְּעָלִ֔ים (hab·bə·‘ā·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god

were torn down,
וַיְנַתְּצ֣וּ (way·nat·tə·ṣū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5422: To pull down, break down

and he cut to pieces the incense altars
וְהַֽחַמָּנִ֛ים (wə·ha·ḥam·mā·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2553: A sun-pillar

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

were above
לְמַ֥עְלָה (lə·ma‘·lāh)
Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

them.
מֵעֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (mê·‘ă·lê·hem)
Preposition-m | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

He shattered
שִׁבַּ֣ר (šib·bar)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces

the Asherah poles,
וְ֠הָאֲשֵׁרִים (wə·hā·’ă·šê·rîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 842: A Phoenician goddess, also an image of the same

the carved idols,
וְהַפְּסִלִ֤ים (wə·hap·pə·si·lîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6456: An idol, image

and the cast images,
וְהַמַּסֵּכוֹת֙ (wə·ham·mas·sê·ḵō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4541: A pouring over, fusion of metal, a libation, league, a coverlet

crushed them to dust,
וְהֵדַ֔ק (wə·hê·ḏaq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1854: To crush, pulverize, thresh

and scattered
וַיִּזְרֹק֙ (way·yiz·rōq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2236: Be here and there, scatter, sprinkle, strew

them over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the graves
הַקְּבָרִ֔ים (haq·qə·ḇā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6913: A grave, sepulcher

of those who had sacrificed
הַזֹּבְחִ֖ים (haz·zō·ḇə·ḥîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice

to them.
לָהֶֽם׃ (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 0: 0


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:4 They broke down the altars (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)

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