OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 7:31

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31

They have built the high places of Topheth, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire, which I didn’t command, nor did it come into my mind.

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Verse 31. Valley, to the south of the city. Here Moloc was adored, and Josias therefore contaminated the place. 4 Kennicott. 23:10. Calmet.—It was very delightful. Saint Jerome

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