Asa
Generation 5 from Adam
Biography
The third king of Judah and son of Abijah, Asa did what was right in the Lord's eyes like his ancestor David. He removed male cult prostitutes, destroyed idols, and even removed his grandmother Maacah from being queen mother because of her Asherah pole. Asa defeated the Ethiopian army through faith in God, and Judah enjoyed peace for much of his reign. However, later he relied on Syria instead of God and imprisoned the prophet who rebuked him.
Asa exemplifies a king who began well with wholehearted devotion to God but ended poorly by trusting in human alliances rather than God, showing the importance of finishing well.
Life Events
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Became king of Judah
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Removed idols and cult prostitutes
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Deposed grandmother for idolatry
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Defeated Ethiopian army
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Made covenant to seek the Lord
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Allied with Syria instead of trusting God
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Imprisoned prophet Hanani
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Death after 41-year reign
Parents
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Related Scriptures
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