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1 Kings 15:13 ยท KJV

"And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father.
12And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.
13And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron.
14But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.
15And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle conflicts between family and faith?

2

What does removing negative influences from your life look like for you?

3

When have you had to stand firm in your beliefs despite family pressure?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate any influences in your life that may lead you away from your beliefs and consider how to address them.

family

Think about ways you can encourage your family to engage in positive spiritual practices.

People in This Verse

AsaOT

Asa was the third king of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to eradicate idolatry from the kingdom.

First appearance: 1 Kings 15:8

MaachahOT

Maachah was the wife of King Rehoboam and the mother of Abijah. Her lineage ties back to the family of David, indicating the importance of her role in the royal succession.

First appearance: 1 Kings 15:2

Places in This Verse

brook Kidron

The brook Kidron is located east of Jerusalem and is often associated with significant biblical events.

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