And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.
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Glossary
- Hinnom Person
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A deep, narrow ravine separating Mount Zion from the so-called “Hill of Evil Counsel. ” It took its name from “some ancient hero, the son of Hinnom. ” It is first mentioned in Josh. 15:8 .
- Topheth Place
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=Topheth, from Heb. Modern identification: Hinnom Valley.
- Valley of Hinnom Place
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Biblical valley. Modern identification: Hinnom Valley.