2 Chronicles 15:17

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

2 Chronicles 15:17 in Other Translations

17 But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

17 But the high places were not taken out of Israel. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was wholly true all his days.

17 Although the pagan shrines were not removed from Israel, Asa’s heart remained completely faithful throughout his life.

17 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, loyal to God.

17 But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

17 Although the illegal worship sites in Israel were not taken down, Asa remained committed [to the LORD] his entire life.

17 The high places were not taken away from Israel; nevertheless, Asa was wholehearted his entire life.

17 Asa didn't remove the high places from Israel. But he committed his whole life completely to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 15:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 15:17

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 15:16).

2 Chronicles 15:17 In-Context

15 All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.

16 King Asa also 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, broke it up and burned it in the Kidron Valley.

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

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

19 There was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.