2Ch 14:1-5 | JFB | STEP | . Asa Destroys Idolatry. 1. In his days the land was quiet ten years-- This long interval of peace was the continued effect of the great battle of Zemaraim (compare ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 14:1-5

CHAPTER 14

2Ch 14:1-5. Asa Destroys Idolatry.

1. In his days the land was quiet ten years--This long interval of peace was the continued effect of the great battle of Zemaraim (compare 1Ki 15:11-14).

2. Asa did that which was good and right--(compare 1Ki 15:14). Still his character and life were not free from faults (2Ch 16:7, 10, 12).

3. brake down the images--of Baal (see on 2Ch 34:4; Le 26:30).

cut down the groves--rather, "Asherim."

5. he took away ... the high places--that is, those devoted to idolatrous rites.

took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images--All public objects and relics of idolatry in Jerusalem and other cities through his kingdom were destroyed; but those high places where God was worshipped under the figure of an ox, as at Beth-el, were allowed to remain (1Ki 15:14); so far the reformation was incomplete.

2Ch 14:6-8. Having Peace, He Strengthens His Kingdom with Forts and Armies.