2 Chronicles 17:6

6 His heart was devoted to the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:6 in Other Translations

6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah.

6 His heart was courageous in the ways of the LORD. And furthermore, he took the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.

6 He was deeply committed to the ways of the LORD . He removed the pagan shrines and Asherah poles from Judah.

6 He was single-minded in following God; and he got rid of the local sex-and-religion shrines.

6 His mind rejoiced in the Lord's ways, and he again removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

2 Chronicles 17:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:6

And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord
It was engaged in them, was bent and set upon them; he walked in them with great pleasure and cheerfulness, being inspired with zeal and courage; he was fearless and intrepid, and regarded not any opposition he might have, or expect to have, in the work of reformation in which he was concerned:

moreover, he took away the high places;
such as were dedicated to idols, but not those in which the true God was worshipped, ( 2 Chronicles 20:33 )

and groves out of Judah;
where idols were placed; for though these had been removed by Asa, yet had been renewed in the latter part of his days, when more negligent of religion.

2 Chronicles 17:6 In-Context

4 but sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel.

5 The LORD established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor.

6 His heart was devoted to the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah.

7 In the third year of his reign he sent his officials Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach in the towns of Judah.

8 With them were certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tob-Adonijah—and the priests Elishama and Jehoram.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Kings 8:61; 2 Chronicles 15:17
• 2. S 1 Kings 15:14; 2 Chronicles 19:3; 2 Chronicles 20:33
• 3. S Exodus 34:13
• 4. 2 Chronicles 21:12