1 Kings 15:14

14 But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless, Asa was wholehearted with ADONAI throughout his life.

1 Kings 15:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 15:14

But the high places were not removed
That is, such as had been used for the worship of God, before the temple was built, which yet now should have been removed, since sacrifice was now only to be offered there; but he might think they were still lawful, or the people had such an opinion of them, that it was difficult and dangerous to attempt to remove them; otherwise high places for idolatry were removed by him, ( 2 Chronicles 14:3 ) ,

nevertheless, Asa's heart was perfect all his days;
he was sincere in the worship of God, and did everything to the best of his knowledge and capacity for restoring true religion, and destroying idolatry.

1 Kings 15:14 In-Context

12 He rid the land of cult-prosti-tutes and removed all the idols his ancestors had made.

13 He also deposed Ma'akhah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a disgusting image as an asherah. Asa cut down this image of hers and burned it in Vadi Kidron.

14 But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless, Asa was wholehearted with ADONAI throughout his life.

15 He brought into the house of ADONAI all the articles his father had consecrated, also the things he himself had consecrated - silver, gold and utensils.

16 There was war between Asa and Ba'sha king of Isra'el as long as they both lived.