# General Information:

The story of Amaziah's rule as king of Judah continues.

# But the high places were not taken away

This can be stated in active form. The high places were used for pagan worship. This can be made explicit. AT: "But he did not remove the high places" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# sacrificed and burned incense at the high places

The high places were used for pagan worship. This can be made explicit. AT: "sacrificed and burned incense to pagan gods at the high places"(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# It came about

This is used to introduce a new event. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])

# as soon as his rule was well established

This can be stated in active form. AT: "as soon as Amaziah securely established his royal rule and kingly authority" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# he killed the servants

Amaziah probably ordered other people to kill the officials. AT: "he made his servants execute the officials" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/highplaces]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sacrifice]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/incense]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]