1 Kings 15:14

14 Although he did not remove the high places, Asa’s heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.

1 Kings 15:14 in Other Translations

14 But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.

14 But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was wholly true to the LORD all his days.

14 Although the pagan shrines were not removed, Asa’s heart remained completely faithful to the LORD throughout his life.

14 Unfortunately, he didn't get rid of the local sex-and-religion shrines. But he was well-intentioned - his heart was in the right place, in tune with God.

14 The high places were not taken away; but Asa's heart was completely with the Lord his entire life.

1 Kings 15:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 15:14

But the high places were not removed
That is, such as had been used for the worship of God, before the temple was built, which yet now should have been removed, since sacrifice was now only to be offered there; but he might think they were still lawful, or the people had such an opinion of them, that it was difficult and dangerous to attempt to remove them; otherwise high places for idolatry were removed by him, ( 2 Chronicles 14:3 ) ,

nevertheless, Asa's heart was perfect all his days;
he was sincere in the worship of God, and did everything to the best of his knowledge and capacity for restoring true religion, and destroying idolatry.

1 Kings 15:14 In-Context

12 He expelled the male shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his ancestors had made.

13 He even deposed his grandmother Maakah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of Asherah. Asa cut it down and burned it in the Kidron Valley.

14 Although he did not remove the high places, Asa’s heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.

15 He brought into the temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

16 There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 14:5; 2 Chronicles 17:6
• 2. ver 3; S 1 Kings 8:61; 1 Kings 22:43