They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as burnt offerings to Baal, something I have never commanded or mentioned; I never entertained the thought.[a](A)

“‘Therefore, look, the days are coming(B)—this is the Lord’s declaration—when this place will no longer be called Topheth and Ben Hinnom Valley, but Slaughter Valley.(C) I will spoil the plans of Judah and Jerusalem in this place. I will make them fall by the sword before their enemies, by the hand of those who intend to take their life. I will provide their corpses as food for the birds of the sky and for the wild animals of the land.(D)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 19:5 Lit mentioned, and it did not arise on my heart

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Emergency Medical Services Bible, Navy LeatherTouch
CSB Emergency Medical Services Bible, Navy LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
CSB Men's Daily Bible, Hardcover
CSB Men's Daily Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $25.99
Save: $14.00 (35%)
CSB Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $10.99
Save: $4.00 (27%)
CSB Ultrathin Reference Bible, Brown LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
CSB Ultrathin Reference Bible, Brown LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $15.99
Save: $19.00 (54%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars