1 Kings 15:9Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read VersionDuring Jeroboam’s 20th year as king over Israel, Asa became king of Judah. See the chapter |
Asa felt encouraged when he heard these words and the message from Obed the prophet. Then he removed the hated idols from the whole area of Judah and Benjamin. He also removed the hated idols from the towns he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. And he repaired the Lord’s altar that was in front of the porch of the Lord’s Temple.