the high places] People were loath to be tied to one place for their sacrifices, and therefore would here and there have their high places, and that in times of Reformation, 2 Kin. 12. 3. and 15. 4, 35. though he took away high places which were for idols, (2 Chro. 14. 13.) yet the high places which were for Gods worship (such as are mentioned, chap. 3. v. 2.) he let stand: which he ought not to have permitted, Deut. 12. 5, 6, 11. neverthelesse] Though the people did so and so, yet the king neither appointed them so to do, nor approved them in so doing. perfect] See v. 11. and chap. 8. 61. with the Lord] In regard of the worship of God.