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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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New Living Translation
1 Kings 15:14
Although the pagan shrines were not removed, Asa's heart remained completely faithful to the Lord throughout his life.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The high places were not taken away, but Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his entire life.
The high places were not taken away, but Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his entire life.
Hebrew Names Version
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the LORD all his days.
King James Version
But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the Lord all his days.
But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the Lord all his days.
English Standard Version
But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was wholly true to the Lord all his days.
But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was wholly true to the Lord all his days.
New Century Version
The places of worship to gods were not removed. Even so, Asa was faithful to the Lord all his life.
The places of worship to gods were not removed. Even so, Asa was faithful to the Lord all his life.
New English Translation
The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.
The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.
Amplified Bible
But the high places [of idol worship] were not removed. Nevertheless, Asa's heart was entirely devoted to the LORD all his days.
But the high places [of idol worship] were not removed. Nevertheless, Asa's heart was entirely devoted to the LORD all his days.
New American Standard Bible
But the high places were not eliminated; nevertheless Asa's heart was wholly devoted to the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not eliminated; nevertheless Asa's heart was wholly devoted to the LORD all his days.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But they put not downe the hie places. Neuertheles Asas heart was vpright with the Lord all his dayes.
But they put not downe the hie places. Neuertheles Asas heart was vpright with the Lord all his dayes.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the high places were not removed; nevertheless the heart of Asa was wholly devoted to Yahweh all his days.
But the high places were not removed; nevertheless the heart of Asa was wholly devoted to Yahweh all his days.
Contemporary English Version
As long as Asa lived, he was completely faithful to the Lord , even though he did not destroy the local shrines.
As long as Asa lived, he was completely faithful to the Lord , even though he did not destroy the local shrines.
Complete Jewish Bible
But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless, Asa was wholehearted with Adonai throughout his life.
But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless, Asa was wholehearted with Adonai throughout his life.
Darby Translation
But the high places were not removed; only, Asa's heart was perfect with Jehovah all his days.
But the high places were not removed; only, Asa's heart was perfect with Jehovah all his days.
Easy-to-Read Version
Asa did not destroy the high places, even though he was faithful to the Lord all his life.
Asa did not destroy the high places, even though he was faithful to the Lord all his life.
George Lamsa Translation
But the high places he did not remove; nevertheless Asas heart was perfect with the LORD his God all his days.
But the high places he did not remove; nevertheless Asas heart was perfect with the LORD his God all his days.
Good News Translation
Even though Asa did not destroy all the pagan places of worship, he remained faithful to the Lord all his life.
Even though Asa did not destroy all the pagan places of worship, he remained faithful to the Lord all his life.
Lexham English Bible
But the high places he did not remove. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was completely with Yahweh all of his days.
But the high places he did not remove. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was completely with Yahweh all of his days.
Literal Translation
But they did not remove the high places. Only the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all the days.
But they did not remove the high places. Only the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all the days.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
but the hye places put he not downe. Yet was the hert of Asa perfecte with the LORDE as longe as he lyued.
but the hye places put he not downe. Yet was the hert of Asa perfecte with the LORDE as longe as he lyued.
American Standard Version
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all his days.
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all his days.
Bible in Basic English
The high places, however, were not taken away: but still the heart of Asa was true to the Lord all his life.
The high places, however, were not taken away: but still the heart of Asa was true to the Lord all his life.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the hie places were not put downe: Neuerthelesse Asa his heart was perfect with the Lorde all his dayes.
But the hie places were not put downe: Neuerthelesse Asa his heart was perfect with the Lorde all his dayes.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But the high places were not taken away; nevertheless the heart of Asa was whole with the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not taken away; nevertheless the heart of Asa was whole with the LORD all his days.
King James Version (1611)
But the high places were not remooued: neuerthelesse, Asa his heart was perfect with the Lord all his dayes.
But the high places were not remooued: neuerthelesse, Asa his heart was perfect with the Lord all his dayes.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But he removed not the high places; nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the Lord all his days.
But he removed not the high places; nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the Lord all his days.
English Revised Version
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the LORD all his days.
Berean Standard Bible
The high places were not removed, but Asa's heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days.
The high places were not removed, but Asa's heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
sotheli he dide not awei hiy thingis; netheles the herte of Asa was perfit with hys Lord God, in alle hise daies.
sotheli he dide not awei hiy thingis; netheles the herte of Asa was perfit with hys Lord God, in alle hise daies.
Young's Literal Translation
and the high places have not turned aside; only, the heart of Asa hath been perfect with Jehovah all his days,
and the high places have not turned aside; only, the heart of Asa hath been perfect with Jehovah all his days,
Update Bible Version
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Yahweh all his days.
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Yahweh all his days.
Webster's Bible Translation
But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.
World English Bible
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Yahweh all his days.
But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Yahweh all his days.
New King James Version
But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless Asa's heart was loyal to the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless Asa's heart was loyal to the LORD all his days.
New Life Bible
The high places were not taken away. But Asa was faithful to the Lord with all his heart for all his days.
The high places were not taken away. But Asa was faithful to the Lord with all his heart for all his days.
New Revised Standard
But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was true to the Lord all his days.
But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was true to the Lord all his days.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, the high places, removed he not, - nevertheless, the heart of Asa, was blameless with Yahweh, all his days.
But, the high places, removed he not, - nevertheless, the heart of Asa, was blameless with Yahweh, all his days.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the high places he did not take away. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was perfect with the Lord all his days:
But the high places he did not take away. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was perfect with the Lord all his days:
Revised Standard Version
But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was wholly true to the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was wholly true to the LORD all his days.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But the high places were not taken away; nevertheless the heart of Asa was wholly devoted to the LORD all his days.
But the high places were not taken away; nevertheless the heart of Asa was wholly devoted to the LORD all his days.
Contextual Overview
9 Asa began to rule over Judah in the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign in Israel. 10 He reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother was Maacah, the granddaughter of Absalom. 11 Asa did what was pleasing in the Lord 's sight, as his ancestor David had done. 12 He banished the male and female shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his ancestors had made. 13 He even deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made an obscene Asherah pole. He cut down her obscene pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley. 14 Although the pagan shrines were not removed, Asa's heart remained completely faithful to the Lord throughout his life. 15 He brought into the Temple of the Lord the silver and gold and the various items that he and his father had dedicated. 16 There was constant war between King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel. 17 King Baasha of Israel invaded Judah and fortified Ramah in order to prevent anyone from entering or leaving King Asa's territory in Judah. 18 Asa responded by removing all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Temple of the Lord and the royal palace. He sent it with some of his officials to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus, along with this message:
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the high places: 1 Kings 22:43, 2 Kings 12:3, 2 Kings 14:4, 2 Kings 15:4, 2 Chronicles 14:3, 2 Chronicles 14:5
was perfect: 1 Kings 15:3, 1 Kings 8:61, 1 Kings 11:4, 2 Chronicles 15:17, 2 Chronicles 15:18, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 25:2
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:3 - only he 2 Kings 18:4 - removed 2 Kings 20:3 - a perfect heart 2 Chronicles 14:2 - good and right 2 Chronicles 15:16 - cut down Isaiah 38:3 - a perfect
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, "Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great."
Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, "Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great."
Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, "O Sovereign Lord , what good are all your blessings when I don't even have a son? Since you've given me no children, Eliezer of Damascus, a servant in my household, will inherit all my wealth.
But Abram replied, "O Sovereign Lord , what good are all your blessings when I don't even have a son? Since you've given me no children, Eliezer of Damascus, a servant in my household, will inherit all my wealth.
Genesis 15:4
Then the Lord said to him, "No, your servant will not be your heir, for you will have a son of your own who will be your heir."
Then the Lord said to him, "No, your servant will not be your heir, for you will have a son of your own who will be your heir."
Genesis 15:5
Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, "Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That's how many descendants you will have!"
Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, "Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That's how many descendants you will have!"
Genesis 15:6
And Abram believed the Lord , and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.
And Abram believed the Lord , and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.
Genesis 15:7
Then the Lord told him, "I am the Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as your possession."
Then the Lord told him, "I am the Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as your possession."
Genesis 15:9
The Lord told him, "Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon."
The Lord told him, "Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon."
Genesis 15:11
Some vultures swooped down to eat the carcasses, but Abram chased them away.
Some vultures swooped down to eat the carcasses, but Abram chased them away.
Genesis 15:14
But I will punish the nation that enslaves them, and in the end they will come away with great wealth.
But I will punish the nation that enslaves them, and in the end they will come away with great wealth.
Genesis 15:18
So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day and said, "I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great Euphrates River—
So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day and said, "I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great Euphrates River—
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
2 Chronicles 14:3 would seem at first sight to imply that he entirely put down the worship. But idolatry, if at one time put down, crept back afterward; or while Asa endeavored to sweep it wholly away, his subjects would not be controlled, but found a means of maintaining it in some places - not perhaps in the cities (see 2 Chronicles 14:5), but in remote country districts, where the royal authority was weaker, and secrecy more practicable.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 15:14. The high places were not removed — He was not able to make a thorough reformation; this was reserved for his son Jehoshaphat.
Asa's heart was perfect — He worshipped the true God, and zealously promoted his service; see on 1 Kings 15:3. And even the high places which he did not remove were probably those where the true God alone was worshipped; for that there were such high places the preceding history amply proves, and Jarchi intimates that these were places which individuals had erected for the worship of Jehovah.
