¹⁷ However, the people still sacrificed at the pagan shrines, though only to the Lord their God.

¹⁷ Although the pagan shrines were not removed from Israel, Asa’s heart remained completely faithful throughout his life.

⁴ But he did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.

⁴³ Jehoshaphat was a good king, following the example of his father, Asa. He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight. ^[a]During his reign, however, he failed to remove all the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.