¹⁴ Nevertheless, the high places were not removed, even though Asa’s heart was blameless toward the Lord all of his life. ¹⁵ Asa brought into the Lord’s Temple the things that his father had dedicated, as well as his own dedicated gifts such as silver, gold, and temple service^[a] implements.

Alliances with Aram against Israel^(A)

¹⁶ A state of continual military unrest existed between Asa and King Baasha of Israel throughout their lifetimes.