13 He even removed his grandmother Maacah from the position of queen mother because she had made an image of Asherah. Asa cut down her image and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
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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 Though the shrines weren't eliminated, nevertheless Asa remained committed with all his heart to the LORD throughout his life.
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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 He brought into the LORD's temple the silver and gold equipment that he and his father had dedicated.
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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 There was war between Asa and Israel's King Baasha throughout their lifetimes.
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There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.