2 Chronicles 15:17
2 Chronicles 15:17 in Multiple Translations
The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days.
But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
But the high places were not taken away out of Israel; but still the heart of Asa was true to the Lord all his life.
While the high places were not removed from Israel, Asa was completely devoted to the Lord all his life.
But the hie places were not taken away out of Israel: yet the heart of Asa was perfit all his dayes.
yet the high places have not turned aside from Israel; only, the heart of Asa hath been perfect all his days.
But the high places were not taken away out of Israel; nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
But high places were left in Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
Although Asa’s workers did not get rid of the shrines on the hilltops in Israel, he was very determined to do what pleased Yahweh all his life.
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2 Chronicles 15:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ֨/בָּמ֔וֹת
לֹא
סָ֖רוּ
מִ/יִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
רַ֧ק
לְבַב
אָסָ֛א
הָיָ֥ה
שָׁלֵ֖ם
כָּל
יָמָֽי/ו
וְ/הַ֨/בָּמ֔וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
high place
Conj | Art | N-fp
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
סָ֖רוּ
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מִ/יִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
רַ֧ק
raq
H7535
except
DirObjM
לְבַב
lêbâb
H3824
heart
N-ms
אָסָ֛א
ʼÂçâʼ
H609
Asa
N-proper
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שָׁלֵ֖ם
shâlêm
H8003
complete
Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יָמָֽי/ו
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 15:17
וְ/הַ֨/בָּמ֔וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
Conj | Art | N-fp
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
סָ֖רוּ
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
מִ/יִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
רַ֧ק
raq
H7535
"except"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'except' or 'only', used to limit or emphasize something, like in Exodus 12:11 where it says to eat the Passover meal in haste, with nothing but your clothes on. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
Definition: 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. See also: Genesis 6:5; Joshua 13:14; Psalms 32:6.
לְבַב
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
N-ms
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
אָסָ֛א
ʼÂçâʼ
H609
"Asa"
N-proper
Asa was a king of Judah, son of Abijam, who ruled wisely and brought peace to the land, as recorded in 1 Kings 15:11-15 and 2 Chronicles 14-16.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Elkanah (H0511K); father of: Berechiah (H1296I) § Asa = "healer: injurious (?)" 1) king of Judah, son of Abijam, father of Jehoshaphat 2) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Asa. See also: 1 Kings 15:8; 2 Chronicles 13:23; Jeremiah 41:9.
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שָׁלֵ֖ם
shâlêm
H8003
"complete"
Adj
Complete means being whole, safe, and at peace, like the covenant relationship between God and his people. It's used to describe something or someone that is perfect and unharmed. The Bible uses this word to talk about keeping promises and being faithful.
Definition: 1) complete, safe, peaceful, perfect, whole, full, at peace 1a) complete 1a1) full, perfect 1a2) finished 1b) safe, unharmed 1c) peace (of covenant of peace, mind) 1c1) perfect, complete (of keeping covenant relation)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfect(-ed), quiet, Shalem (by mistake for a name), whole. See also: Genesis 15:16; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Proverbs 11:1.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יָמָֽי/ו
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 15:17
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 15:17
Context — Asa’s Reforms
15And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
16King Asa also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole, crushed it, and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
17The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days.
18And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated. 19And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 14:4 | Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 12:3 | Nevertheless, the high places were not removed; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 11:4 | For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 22:43 | And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 12:13–14 | Be careful not to offer your burnt offerings in just any place you see; you must offer them only in the place the LORD will choose in one of your tribal territories, and there you shall do all that I command you. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 14:3–5 | He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments. He also removed the high places and incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and under him the kingdom was at peace. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 16:7–12 | At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, “Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand. For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people. Now the rest of the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady became increasingly severe. Yet even in his illness he did not seek the LORD, but only the physicians. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 3:2–4 | The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places because a house for the Name of the LORD had not yet been built. And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. |
2 Chronicles 15:17 Summary
[This verse tells us that even though King Asa did not remove all the high places where people worshiped falsely, his own heart was fully devoted to God. This shows us that it's possible to be committed to following God even when those around us are not. Asa's example encourages us to focus on our own relationship with God and to seek to follow Him with all our heart, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37. By doing so, we can experience God's presence and blessing in our lives, just like Asa did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Asa not remove the high places from Israel?
The Bible does not give a clear reason why King Asa did not remove the high places from Israel, but it is possible that he may have faced opposition or lacked the resources to do so, as seen in 2 Chronicles 15:17 and 1 Kings 15:13-14.
What does it mean for Asa's heart to be fully devoted to God?
Asa's heart being fully devoted to God means that he was completely committed to following and obeying Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37, which command us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
How can we apply Asa's example to our own lives?
We can apply Asa's example by making a conscious effort to devote our hearts fully to God, just as Asa did, and seeking to follow His commands and principles in our daily lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 12:1-2.
What is the significance of the high places in Israel?
The high places in Israel were locations where the Israelites would offer sacrifices and worship God, but they were also often associated with idolatry and false worship, as seen in 1 Kings 12:31 and 2 Kings 12:3, which is why they were sometimes removed or destroyed by faithful kings like Asa and Josiah.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be tolerating 'high places' of idolatry or false worship, and how can I remove them?
- How can I cultivate a heart that is fully devoted to God, like Asa's, and what practices or habits can help me achieve this?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my devotion to God in my daily life, and how can I prioritize my relationship with Him above other things?
- What are some potential consequences of not removing the 'high places' in my life, and how can I avoid them?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 15:17
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 15:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 15:17
And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil which they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
2 Chronicles 15:17 But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.Ver. 17. But the high places.] See on 1 Kings 15:14.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
(17) But the high places were not taken away.—See on 2 Chronicles 14:3; 2 Chronicles 14:5. An explanation of the discrepancy has been suggested there; but a better one perhaps may be thus stated. The former passage relates what the good king had resolved and attempted to effect; the present records his want of success, owing to the obstinate attachment of his people to their old sanctuaries. A similar explanation applies to the apparent contradiction of 2 Chronicles 17:6 by 2 Chronicles 20:33. Out of Israel.—Not in Kings. The southern kingdom is meant. The heart of Asa was perfect.—Kings adds, with Jehovah. The meaning is, that though he failed to get rid of the high places, Asa himself was always faithful to the lawful worship of the Temple. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 28:9.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
Verse 17. The high places were not taken away] He had totally suppressed or destroyed the idolatry; but some of the places, buildings, or altars, he permitted to remain.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 15:17
17. the high places] Heb. bâmôth. These were not necessarily places of idolatrous worship, but they were sanctuaries not authorised fey the Law; Deuteronomy 12:1-7. Israel] Cp. note on 2 Chronicles 11:3. perfect] i.e. “whole, undivided in its allegiance.”
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 15:17
Comparing this verse with marginal references, it would seem that in 2 Chronicles 14:3, 2 Chronicles 14:5 the intention and endeavors of the monarch are in the writer’s mind, while here he is
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 15:17
17. The high places were not taken away — See note on 2 Chronicles 14:3.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 15:17
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Watch by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh delivers a powerful sermon on the reign of King Asa, emphasizing the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and complete trust in God. Asa's story serves as a solemn wa |
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Nevertheless! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the profound impact of the word 'NEVERTHELESS' in conveying comfort, encouragement, and strength from God's Word. Through various passages, he highlights ho |
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How Quickly We Turn Away by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging his unworthiness to stand in the pulpit and emphasizes his reliance on the righteousness of Jesus. He prays for the conviction |
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Are You a Withered Leaf by John Gifford Bellett | John Gifford Bellett preaches on the importance of living a fruitful and purposeful life, drawing from the contrasting examples of Isaac, Abraham, Moses, David, and Paul. Bellett e |
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His Wives Turned Away His Heart. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer warns that every individual has a vulnerable point in their character, as exemplified by Solomon, whose heart was turned away from God by his foreign wives. Despite his |
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Mixed Marriages by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the dangers of being unequally yoked in marriage, emphasizing the negative spiritual, emotional, and societal consequences that arise from such unions. H |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Kings by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of calling upon the Lord in times of distress, as exemplified by David's reliance on God for redemption and vindication. He highlights that tru |