32. reared up an altar for Baal —that is, the sun, worshipped under various images. Ahab set up one ( :- ), probably as the Tyrian Hercules, in the temple in Samaria. No human sacrifices were offered—the fire was kept constantly burning —the priests officiated barefoot. Dancing and kissing the image ( 1 Kings 19:18 ) were among the principal rites. 1 Kings 19:18- : . JOSHUA'S CURSE FULFILLED UPON HIEL THE BUILDER OF JERICHO. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-33" class="com-number"
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