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New International Version NIV
13 And also Maacah his mother he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for an Asherah; and Asa cut down her image, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.
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He even deposed his grandmother Maakah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of Asherah. Asa cut it down and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
14 But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all his days.
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Although he did not remove the high places, Asa’s heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.
15 And he brought into the house of Jehovah the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.
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He brought into the temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.
16 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
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There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.
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