When Solomon was old, his wives caused him to follow other gods. Solomon did not follow the Lord completely the way that his father David had done.
2 Chronicles 15:17 - Easy To Read Version The high places {\cf2\super [191]} were not removed from Judah, but Asa’s heart was faithful to the Lord all of Asa’s life. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But the high places were not taken out of Israel. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was blameless all his days. American Standard Version (1901) But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days. Common English Bible Although the shrines weren’t removed from Israel, Asa nevertheless remained committed with all his heart throughout his life. Catholic Public Domain Version But some high places were left in Israel. Even so, the heart of Asa was perfect during all his days. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But high places were left in Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days. |
When Solomon was old, his wives caused him to follow other gods. Solomon did not follow the Lord completely the way that his father David had done.
Jehoshaphat was good. He did like his father before him. He obeyed all the things that the Lord wanted. But Jehoshaphat did not destroy the high places. [232] The people continued offering sacrifices [233] and burning incense [234] at those places.
But he did not destroy the high places. [142] The people still made sacrifices and burned incense at those places of worship.
He did not destroy the high places. [158] The people still sacrificed and burned incense [159] in those places of worship.
King Asa also removed Maacah, his mother, from being queen mother. Asa did this because she had set up one of those awful poles to honor the goddess Asherah. Asa cut down that Asherah pole {\cf2\super [190]} and smashed it into small pieces. Then he burned the pieces in the Kidron Valley.
And Asa put the holy gifts that he and his father had given into the temple {\cf2\super [192]} of God. Those things were made of silver and gold.
Jehoshaphat’s heart found pleasure in the ways of the Lord. He took away the high places, {\cf2\super [207]} and the Asherah poles {\cf2\super [208]} out of the country of Judah.
Jehoshaphat lived the right way like Asa his father lived. Jehoshaphat didn’t turn from following Asa’s way. Jehoshaphat did right in the Lord’s sight.
But the high places {\cf2\super [236]} were not taken away. And the people didn’t turn their hearts to follow the God their ancestors {\cf2\super [237]} followed.
Ahaz offered sacrifices {\cf2\super [321]} and burned incense in the high places, {\cf2\super [322]} on the hills, and under every green tree.
The people continued to offer sacrifices {\cf2\super [413]} at the high places, {\cf2\super [414]} but their sacrifices were only to the Lord their God.