He also removedthe highplacesand the incensealtarsfrom allthe citiesof Judah.And the kingdomwas undisturbedunderhim.
Rehoboamlivedin Jerusalemand builtcitiesfor defensein Judah.
and commandedJudahto seekthe LORDGodof their fathersand to observethe lawand the commandment.
They toredownthe altarsof the Baalsin his presence,and the incensealtarsthat were highabovethem he choppeddown;also the Asherim,the carvedimagesand the moltenimageshe brokein piecesand groundto powderand scattered[it] on the gravesof those who had sacrificedto them.
he also toredownthe altarsand beatthe Asherimand the carvedimagesinto powder,and choppeddownallthe incensealtarsthroughoutthe landof Israel.Then he returnedto Jerusalem.
"So your altarswill becomedesolateand your incensealtarswill be smashed;and I will make your slainfallin frontof your idols.
Now it cameabout aftermanydays,whenthe LORDhad givenrestto Israelfrom alltheir enemieson everyside,and Joshuawas old,advancedin years,
