2 Kings 21:6

Verse 2 Kings 21:6. Made his son pass through the fire] Consecrated him to Moloch.

Observed times] ועונן veonen; he practiced divination by the clouds; by observing their course at particular times, their different kinds, contrary directions, c., c.

Used enchantments] ונחש venichesh he used incantations, spells, and charms.

Dealt with familiar spirits] ועשה אוב veasah ob he was a necromancer; was a raiser of spirits, whom he endeavoured to press into his service; he had a Python.

And wizards] וידענים veyiddeonim; the knowing ones, the white witches, and such like; see on Leviticus 19:26-3, where most of these terms are particularly explained and illustrated.