When comparing this verse with related passages, it seems that in 2 Chronicles 14:3 and 2 Chronicles 14:5, the writer has t…

But the high places were not taken away. — See the notes on 2 Chronicles 14:3 and [Reference 2 Chronicles 14:…

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 15:16).

The work of complete reformation appeared so difficult that Asa did not have the courage to attempt it until he was assured of Divine assistance an…