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Asa did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, as did David his father.
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The Davidic Standard
Commentators explain that Asa's righteousness is measured against the high bar set by King David. This wasn't just about personal piety but about his public actions as king, especially in matters of worship and national governance. He intentionally modeled his rule after David, who is presented as the ideal king in God's eyes.
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19th Century
Anglican
Asa did that which was right. —This reign—happily, a long one—was a turning-point in the history of Judah. Freed from immediate pr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, as did David his father . I…
Presbyterian
Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. That is right indeed which is right in God's eyes. Asa's times were times of reformation. He remove…
