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13 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.
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13 He even deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a repulsive Asherah pole. Asa cut the pole down and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
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14 Although he did not remove the high places, Asa's heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.
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14 Although he did not remove the high places, Asa's heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.
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15 He brought into the temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.
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15 He brought into the temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.
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16 There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.
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16 There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.
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