1Ki 14:15-16 | TNotes | STEP | 14:15 Asherah was thought to be the consort of El, the elder god of ancient Canaan. Asherah worship included fertility rites at sacred trees or poles; it became a chronic sin for God’s people (15:13 ; 16:33 ; 18:19 ; Deut 16:21 ; Judg 3:7 ).

eDeut 16:21►

fJudg 3:7►

‏ 1 Kings 14:15-16

14:15 ^a Asherah was thought to be the consort of El, the elder god of ancient Canaan. Asherah worship included fertility rites at sacred trees or poles; it became a chronic sin for God’s people (15:13 ^b; 16:33 ^c; 18:19 ^d; Deut 16:21 ^e; Judg 3:7 ^f).