Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He rid the land of the rest of the male shrine prostitutes who remained there even after the reign of his father Asa. New Living Translation He banished from the land the rest of the male and female shrine prostitutes, who still continued their practices from the days of his father, Asa. English Standard Version And from the land he exterminated the remnant of the male cult prostitutes who remained in the days of his father Asa. Berean Standard Bible He banished from the land the male shrine prostitutes who remained from the days of his father Asa. King James Bible And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he took out of the land. New King James Version And the rest of the perverted persons, who remained in the days of his father Asa, he banished from the land. New American Standard Bible And the remnant of the cult prostitutes who remained in the days of his father Asa, he eliminated from the land. NASB 1995 The remnant of the sodomites who remained in the days of his father Asa, he expelled from the land. NASB 1977 And the remnant of the sodomites who remained in the days of his father Asa, he expelled from the land. Legacy Standard Bible And the remnant of the male cult prostitutes who remained in the days of his father Asa, he purged from the land. Amplified Bible And the remnant of the sodomites (male cult prostitutes) who remained in the days of his father Asa, Jehoshaphat expelled from the land. Christian Standard Bible He eradicated from the land the rest of the male cult prostitutes who were left from the days of his father Asa. Holman Christian Standard Bible He removed from the land the rest of the male cult prostitutes who were left from the days of his father Asa. American Standard Version And the remnant of the sodomites, that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land. English Revised Version And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation He rid the land of the male temple prostitutes who were left there from the time of his father Asa. Good News Translation He got rid of all the male and female prostitutes serving at the pagan altars who were still left from the days of his father Asa. International Standard Version He also eliminated the male cult prostitutes who still remained from the time of his father Asa. Majority Standard Bible He banished from the land the male shrine prostitutes who remained from the days of his father Asa. NET Bible He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa. New Heart English Bible The remnant of the male temple prostitutes, that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land. Webster's Bible Translation And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he removed from the land. World English Bible The remnant of the sodomites, that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the remnant of the whoremongers who were left in the days of his father Asa he took away out of the land; Young's Literal Translation And the remnant of the whoremongers who were left in the days of Asa his father he took away out of the land; Smith's Literal Translation And the remainder of the holy place which was left in the days of Asa his father, he took away from the land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the remnant also of the effeminate, who remained in the days of Asa his father, he took out of the land. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He removed from the land the rest of the pagan priests who had remained in the reign of Asa his father. New Revised Standard Version The remnant of the male temple prostitutes who were still in the land in the days of his father Asa, he exterminated. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the remnant of the Sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he removed from the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he removed the rest of the fornication which remained in the days of Asa his father from the land. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the remnant of the sodomites that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land. Brenton Septuagint Translation Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah…45As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, along with the might he exercised and how he waged war, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 46He banished from the land the male shrine prostitutes who remained from the days of his father Asa. 47And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 19:3 However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.” 2 Chronicles 17:6 And his heart took delight in the ways of the LORD; furthermore, he removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah. 2 Chronicles 20:33 The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers. 1 Kings 15:12 He banished the male shrine prostitutes from the land and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. 2 Kings 23:24 Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD. Deuteronomy 12:3 Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn up their Asherah poles, cut down the idols of their gods, and wipe out their names from every place. 1 Kings 14:24 There were even male shrine prostitutes in the land. They imitated all the abominations of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. 1 Kings 15:14 The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. 2 Chronicles 14:3 He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. 2 Chronicles 15:17 The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. 2 Chronicles 31:1 When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. 1 Samuel 7:3-4 Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” / So the Israelites put away the Baals and Ashtoreths and served only the LORD. 1 Samuel 12:10 Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ Judges 2:11-13 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. / Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, / for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. Judges 3:7 So the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; they forgot the LORD their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs. Treasury of Scripture And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he took out of the land. the remnant 1 Kings 14:24 And there were also sodomites in the land: and they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel. 1 Kings 15:12 And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. Genesis 19:5 And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them. Jump to Previous Asa Cult End Expelled Exterminated Gods Male Prostitutes Purposes Reign Remainder Remnant Removed Rest Rid Sex Shrine Sodomites Time Used Whoremongers WorshipJump to Next Asa Cult End Expelled Exterminated Gods Male Prostitutes Purposes Reign Remainder Remnant Removed Rest Rid Sex Shrine Sodomites Time Used Whoremongers Worship1 Kings 22 1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him 41. Jehoshaphat's good reign 45. His acts 46. Jehoram succeeds him 51. Ahaziah's evil reign He banished from the land This phrase indicates a decisive action taken by the king to remove certain practices from the kingdom. The act of banishment suggests a commitment to purifying the land from practices deemed unholy or contrary to the worship of Yahweh. In the context of ancient Israel, the land was considered holy, and its purity was essential for maintaining a covenant relationship with God. This action reflects the king's desire to align the nation more closely with the laws given in the Torah, particularly those found in Deuteronomy, which emphasize the need to remove idolatry and its associated practices from the land. the male shrine prostitutes who remained from the days of his father Asa Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe king of Judah who continued the religious reforms initiated by his father, Asa. He is noted for his efforts to rid the land of idolatry and practices contrary to the worship of Yahweh. 2. Asa Jehoshaphat's father, who was also a king of Judah. Asa began reforms to remove idolatry and pagan practices, but some elements persisted into Jehoshaphat's reign. 3. Male Cult Prostitutes These individuals were associated with pagan worship practices, often linked to fertility rites and idolatry. Their presence in Judah was contrary to the worship of Yahweh. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat reigned. It was distinct from the northern kingdom of Israel and had its own religious and political challenges. 5. Religious Reforms The efforts by both Asa and Jehoshaphat to purify the worship practices in Judah, aligning them more closely with the laws given to Moses. Teaching Points Commitment to PurityJehoshaphat's actions demonstrate a commitment to spiritual purity and obedience to God's commands. Believers today are called to examine and remove any practices or influences that compromise their faith. Continuity of Reform Spiritual reform is often a process that spans generations. Like Jehoshaphat building on Asa's work, Christians are encouraged to continue the work of faith and reform in their own lives and communities. Courage in Leadership Jehoshaphat's decision to remove entrenched practices required courage and conviction. Leaders in the church and community are called to make difficult decisions that honor God, even when they are unpopular. Influence of Idolatry The persistence of male cult prostitutes highlights the pervasive nature of idolatry. Believers must remain vigilant against subtle forms of idolatry in their own lives, such as materialism or self-worship. Legacy of Faithfulness The actions of Asa and Jehoshaphat remind us of the importance of leaving a legacy of faithfulness. Our actions today can influence future generations in their walk with God.(46) The remnant . . .--See 1Kings 14:24; 1Kings 15:12.Verse 46. - And the remnant of the Sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa [It appears hence that Asa's removal of the religious prostitutes (1 Kings 15:12), like that of the high places, had been but partial], he took [Heb. exterminated] out of the land. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He banishedבִּעֵ֖ר (bi·‘êr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the land הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land [any] וְיֶ֙תֶר֙ (wə·ye·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope male cult prostitutes הַקָּדֵ֔שׁ (haq·qā·ḏêš) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6945: A, sacred person, a, devotee, to licentious idolatry who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had remained נִשְׁאַ֔ר (niš·’ar) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant from the days בִּימֵ֖י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of his father אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Asa. אָסָ֣א (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name Links 1 Kings 22:46 NIV1 Kings 22:46 NLT 1 Kings 22:46 ESV 1 Kings 22:46 NASB 1 Kings 22:46 KJV 1 Kings 22:46 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 22:46 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 22:46 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 22:46 French Bible 1 Kings 22:46 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 22:46 The remnant of the sodomites that remained (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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