Introduction:
Asa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid the land of idolatry. His reign is documented in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, where he is portrayed as a king who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, though not without shortcomings.

Reign and Religious Reforms:
Asa reigned for 41 years, from approximately 911 to 870 BC. He is introduced in 1 Kings 15:9-24 and 2 Chronicles 14-16. Asa is commended for doing "what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done" (1 Kings 15:11). He removed the male shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his ancestors had made (1 Kings 15:12). Asa also deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a repulsive Asherah pole (1 Kings 15:13).

In 2 Chronicles 14:2-5, Asa's reforms are further detailed, highlighting his removal of foreign altars and high places, smashing sacred stones, and cutting down Asherah poles. He commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to obey His laws and commands.

Military Achievements:
Asa's reign was marked by peace for the first ten years, which he attributed to the LORD giving him rest (2 Chronicles 14:6). However, he faced military challenges, notably from Zerah the Cushite, who marched against Judah with a vast army. Asa called upon the LORD, and God struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah (2 Chronicles 14:9-12).

Alliance with Aram:
Later in his reign, Asa faced the threat of Baasha, king of Israel, who fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering Asa's territory. Asa took silver and gold from the treasuries of the LORD's temple and his own palace and sent them to Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, seeking an alliance. Ben-Hadad agreed and attacked the cities of Israel, forcing Baasha to withdraw from Ramah (1 Kings 15:16-20; 2 Chronicles 16:1-6).

Prophetic Rebuke and Illness:
Asa's reliance on the king of Aram rather than on the LORD was rebuked by the prophet Hanani, who told Asa that he had acted foolishly and would face wars as a result (2 Chronicles 16:7-9). In his later years, Asa developed a disease in his feet. Despite his illness, he did not seek help from the LORD but only from physicians, which is noted as a failure in his otherwise devout life (2 Chronicles 16:12).

Death and Legacy:
Asa died in the forty-first year of his reign and was buried in the city of David. He was honored with a grand funeral, and his reign is remembered for his initial zeal for the LORD and his reforms, though marred by his later reliance on foreign alliances and neglect of seeking God in his illness (1 Kings 15:24; 2 Chronicles 16:13-14).

Significance:
Asa's reign is significant for its emphasis on religious reform and the importance of relying on God rather than human alliances. His life serves as a reminder of the blessings of obedience and the consequences of failing to trust in the LORD fully.609. Asa -- perhaps "healer," an Israelite name
... 608, 609. Asa. 610 . perhaps "healer," an Israelite name. Transliteration:
Asa Phonetic Spelling: (aw-saw') Short Definition: Asa. ...
/hebrew/609.htm - 5k

Asa's Prayer
... THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES ASA'S PRAYER. 'And Asa cried unto the Lord
his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with Thee to help ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/asas prayer.htm

Asa's Reformation, and Consequent Peace and victory
... THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES ASA'S REFORMATION, AND CONSEQUENT PEACE AND VICTORY. ...
Asa was Rehoboam's grandson, and came to the throne when a young man. ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture g/asas reformation and consequent peace.htm

Asa
... ASA. BY REV. ALFRED ROWLAND, DD, LL.B. ... Asa was the third king who reigned
over the separated kingdoms of Judah. His father was Ahijah ...
//christianbookshelf.org/milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/asa.htm

National Apostasy
... During the greater part of this time of apostasy in Israel, Asa was ruling
in the kingdom of Judah. For many years "Asa did that ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 8 national apostasy.htm

Expositions of Holy Scripture
... CONTRASTED SERVICES. THE SECRET OF VICTORY. ASA'S REFORMATION, AND CONSEQUENT PEACE
AND VICTORY. ASA'S PRAYER. THE SEARCH THAT ALWAYS FINDS. JEHOSHAPHAT'S REFORM ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/

The Perfect Heart.
... 9. This passage occurs in the history of Asa, one of the most godly and
devoted kings that ever sat upon the throne of Judah. We ...
//christianbookshelf.org/booth/godliness/chapter viii the perfect heart.htm

Entering the Covenant: with all the Heart
... IN the days of Asa, Hezekiah, and Josiah, we read of Israel entering into "the Covenant"
with their whole heart, "to perform the words of the Covenant which ...
/.../murray/the two covenants/chapter xviii entering the covenant .htm

The Kingdom Op Judah.
... the throne instead of Rehoboam, and was permitted to gain a great victory over Jeroboam,
but he died at the end of three years, and was succeeded by his son Asa ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson vii the kingdom op.htm

First and Second Chronicles.
... 2. Victory of Abijah, Chs.13. 3. Reign of Asa, Chs.14-16. ... (a) Asa's restoration of
the altar and its vessels,. (b) Jehoshaphat's teaching the people God's law,. ...
/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter x first and second.htm

Prayer and Fervency
... God had heard Asa's prayer in early life, but disaster came and trouble was sent,
because he had given up the life of prayer and simple faith. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the necessity of prayer/v prayer and fervency.htm

Asa's (8 Occurrences)
...Asa's (8 Occurrences). 1 Kings 15:14 But the high places were not removed: nevertheless
Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days. (KJV DBY WBS NIV). ...
/a/asa's.htm - 8k

Zephathah (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A valley in the west of Judah, near Mareshah; the scene
of Asa's conflict with Zerah the Ethiopian (2 Chronicles 14:9-13). ...
/z/zephathah.htm - 7k

Reneweth (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Chronicles 15:8 And at Asa's hearing these words, and the prophecy of Oded the
prophet, he hath strengthened himself, and doth cause the abominations to pass ...
/r/reneweth.htm - 6k

Asarelah (1 Occurrence)

/a/asarelah.htm - 7k

Asbacaphath
Asbacaphath. Asa's, Asbacaphath. Asbasareth . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ASBACAPHATH. ... See ASBASARETH. Asa's, Asbacaphath. Asbasareth . Reference
/a/asbacaphath.htm - 6k

Sick (117 Occurrences)
... In some examples the nature of the disease is specified, as Asa's disease in his
feet (1 Kings 15:23), for which he sought the aid of physicians in vain (2 ...
/s/sick.htm - 44k

Books (16 Occurrences)
... the ark to Jerusalem, the preparations for the temple, the priests' joining Rehoboam,
the war between Abijah and Jeroboam, the reforms under Asa and Jehoshaphat ...
/b/books.htm - 101k

Sickness (40 Occurrences)
... In some examples the nature of the disease is specified, as Asa's disease in his
feet (1 Kings 15:23), for which he sought the aid of physicians in vain (2 ...
/s/sickness.htm - 29k

Remove (173 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 1 Kings 15:14 But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's
heart was perfect with the LORD all his days. (Root in KJV DBY WBS NIV). ...
/r/remove.htm - 38k

Chronicles (45 Occurrences)
... the ark to Jerusalem, the preparations for the temple, the priests' joining Rehoboam,
the war between Abijah and Jeroboam, the reforms under Asa and Jehoshaphat ...
/c/chronicles.htm - 60k

Who was King Asa in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Who was King Omri in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Who was King Abijah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus