E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 14:3
took away . . . the high places. No "discrepancy" between this and 2 Chronicles 15:17 ; for the high places referred to there belonged to "Israel", not Judah. Asa could do nothing in Israel. images = sun images. groves. Hebrew. 'Asherim. See note on Exodus 34:13 , and App-42 . See note on Isaiah 17:8 . read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 14:1-15
Reformation under Asa (14:1-16:14)God’s blessings on Asa showed his pleasure with those who removed Canaanite customs and restored the Levitical order of worship. God rewarded Asa by giving him a remarkable victory over a large and powerful army that invaded from the south. This sign of God’s pleasure encouraged Asa to continue his reforms with greater boldness (14:1-15:19; see notes on 1 Kings 15:9-15).When, however, Asa trusted in outside help instead of trusting in God, he displeased God and... read more