1 Kings 15:13-15

Abijam Rules in Judah

¹³He even deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made an obscene Asherah pole. He cut down her obscene pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley. ¹⁴Although the pagan shrines were not removed, Asa’s heart remained completely faithful to the Lord throughout his life. ¹⁵He brought into the Temple of the Lord the silver and gold and the various items that he and his father had dedicated.