2 Chronicles 14:3-5
New International Reader's Version
3 Asa removed the altars where false gods were worshiped. He took away the high places. He smashed the sacred stones. He cut down the poles used to worship the female god named Asherah. 4 He commanded Judah to worship the Lord, the God of their people. He commanded them to obey the Lord’s laws and commands. 5 Asa removed the high places and incense altars from every town in Judah. The kingdom had peace and rest under his rule.
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2 Chronicles 14:3-5
New International Version
3 He removed the foreign altars(A) and the high places, smashed the sacred stones(B) and cut down the Asherah poles.[a](C) 4 He commanded Judah to seek the Lord,(D) the God of their ancestors, and to obey his laws and commands. 5 He removed the high places(E) and incense altars(F) in every town in Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him.
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 14:3 That is, wooden symbols of the goddess Asherah; here and elsewhere in 2 Chronicles
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