1 Kings 15:14

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Summary

1 Kings 15:14

But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.

The high places

2 Chronicles 14:3

Was perfect

General references

2 Kings 12:3

Bible References

The high places

Like his father Asa before him, he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah. However the places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.

The high places were not taken away. The people continued making offerings and burning them in the high places.

Still the high places were not taken away. The people continued making offerings and burning them in the high places.

He did not take away the high places. The people still continued to make and burn offerings in the high places.

He got rid of the altars of foreign gods. He broke down the sacred stones. He cut down the poles dedicated to the goddess Asherah.

Was perfect

He was not completely loyal to Jehovah his God as his great-grandfather David had been. He committed the same sins as his father did.

Let your hearts be committed to Jehovah our God. Then you will live by his laws and keep his commands as you have today.

When Solomon was old he allowed his heart to be turned away to other gods by his wives. His heart was no longer true to Jehovah his God as the heart of his father David had been.

Although the illegal worship sites in Israel were not taken down, Asa remained committed to Jehovah his entire life.

The eyes of Jehovah keep close watch over the entire world. He gives strength (shows His strength) to (in behalf of) those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly! Therefore from now on you will always be at war.

He did what Jehovah considered right, but he did not do it wholeheartedly.

General references

The high places were not taken away. The people continued making offerings and burning them in the high places.