Bible Dictionary
Asa
Asa was the third king of Judah, noted for removing idols and promoting the worship of the Lord. His reign was generally prosperous, though later he relied on Syria and sought physicians without seeking the Lord.
Biblical Usage
Asa promoted the worship of the Lord by removing idols, pagan installations, and immoral practices. He was commended for reform but condemned for relying on Ben-hadad rather than the Lord and later seeking physicians without seeking the Lord.
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