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But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Yahweh all his days.

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A "Perfect" Heart Isn't Sinless

Commentators explain that Asa's "perfect heart" does not mean he was sinless, but that he was sincere and wholly devoted to God. His fundamental orientation was toward God, even if his reforms were incomplete or he made mistakes later in his reign. This shows that God values a heart genuinely committed to Him, even amidst human imperfection.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 15:14

18th Century

Theologian

At first glance, 2 Chronicles 14:3 seems to imply that he entirely put down the idolatrous worship. But idolatry, if suppressed at one …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 15:14

19th Century

Bishop

But the high places were not removed. The record of the Chronicles—contrasting 2 Chronicles 14:5 with [Reference 1 Kings 15:17…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 15:14

17th Century

Pastor

But the high places were not removed That is, such as had been used for the worship of God, before the temple was built, …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 15:9–24

17th Century

Minister

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…