But the high places were not taken away. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with the LORD all his days.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 14. The high places. There were excelsa, or high places, of two different kinds. Some were set up and dedicated to the worship of idols, or strange gods: and these Asa removed. 2 Chronicles 14:2. Others were only altars of the true God, but were erected contrary to the law, which allowed of no sacrifices but in the temple; and these were not removed by Asa. Challoner.—They had been built before the temple, and tolerated by the prophets; ( Calmet.) and, though they were now improper for sacrifices, ( Bible.) Asa thought it would be imprudent to molest them, ( Calmet.) as perhaps he could not take them away. D.—He left also the ruins of ( Bible.) the temples built by Solomon, ( Worthington.) on Mount Olivet, (4 Kennicott. 23. Menochius.) as no longer dangerous. Salien.—Lord. Asa had his faults; but never forsook the worship of the Lord. Challoner.—In the same sense, David is so often praised as a just prince. Asa threw a prophet into prison, and placed his trust as much in physicians, &chapter 2 Chronicles 16:10, 12. But he did penance, and deserves to be ranked ( Calmet.) among the few just kings of Juda. Bible.