But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
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Barnes' Notes
Comparing this verse with marginal references, it would seem that in 2Ch 14:3, 2Ch 14:5 the intention and endeavors of the monarch are in the writer’s mind, while here he is speaking of the practice…
Adam Clarke
The high places were not taken away - He had totally suppressed or destroyed the idolatry; but some of the places, buildings, or altars, he permitted to remain.
We are here told what good effect the foregoing sermon had upon Asa.
I. He grew more bold for God than he had been. His victory would inspire him with some new degrees of resolution, but this message…
Cambridge Bible
the high places Heb. bâmôth. These were not necessarily places of idolatrous worship, but they were sanctuaries not authorised fey the Law; Deu 12:1-7.
Israel Cp. note on 2Ch 11:3.
perfect i.e.…
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