1
Abijah lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Asa succeeded him as king. In Asa's time the land had peace for ten years.
2
Asa did what the LORD his God considered good and right.
3
He got rid of the altars of foreign gods, broke down the sacred stones, and cut down the poles dedicated to the goddess Asherah.
4
He told the people of Judah to dedicate their lives to serving the LORD God of their ancestors and follow his teachings and commands.
5
He got rid of the illegal places of worship and the altars for incense in all the cities of Judah. The kingdom was at peace during his reign.