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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: King Asa</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/k/king_asa.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_kings/15-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/k/king.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > King Asa</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/k/king_artaxerxes'_response.htm" title="King Artaxerxes' Response">◄</a> King Asa <a href="/topical/k/king_belshazzar.htm" title="King Belshazzar">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b> <br>King Asa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and reigned for 41 years, from approximately 911 to 870 BC. He was the son of Abijah and the grandson of Rehoboam, making him a direct descendant of King David. Asa is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, aligning his reign with the worship of Yahweh.<br><br><b>Biblical Account:</b> <br>The primary accounts of King Asa's reign are found in <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">1 Kings 15:9-24</a> and <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/14.htm">2 Chronicles 14-16</a>. Asa's reign is characterized by a commitment to religious reform and a return to the worship of the God of Israel.<br><br><b>Religious Reforms:</b> <br>Asa is commended for his zealous efforts to purify the worship practices in Judah. According to <a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11-12</a> , "Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. He banished the male shrine prostitutes from the land and removed all the idols that his fathers had made." Asa's reforms included the removal of pagan altars and high places, breaking down sacred pillars, and cutting down Asherah poles (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-3.htm">2 Chronicles 14:3-5</a>).<br><br><b>Covenant Renewal:</b> <br>In <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">2 Chronicles 15</a>, Asa led the people of Judah in a covenant renewal ceremony. The prophet Azariah, son of Oded, encouraged Asa, saying, "The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you" (<a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a>). In response, Asa gathered the people at Jerusalem, and they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD with all their heart and soul (<a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">2 Chronicles 15:12</a>).<br><br><b>Military Achievements:</b> <br>Asa's reign was marked by military success, attributed to his reliance on God. Early in his reign, Asa faced a formidable threat from Zerah the Cushite, who came against Judah with a vast army. Asa cried out to the LORD, saying, "LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude" (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a>). The LORD granted Asa victory, and the Cushites were defeated.<br><br><b>Later Years and Challenges:</b> <br>In the latter part of his reign, Asa faced challenges that tested his faith. When Baasha, king of Israel, fortified Ramah to blockade Judah, Asa sought assistance from Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, rather than relying on the LORD (<a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">1 Kings 15:18-19</a>). This decision was rebuked by the prophet Hanani, who reminded Asa of his earlier reliance on God (<a href="/2_chronicles/16-7.htm">2 Chronicles 16:7-9</a>).<br><br>Asa's final years were marked by illness. He suffered from a severe foot disease, yet he did not seek the LORD's help but relied on physicians (<a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">2 Chronicles 16:12</a>). Despite these shortcomings, Asa is remembered for his overall commitment to the LORD and his efforts to lead Judah in faithfulness.<br><br><b>Legacy:</b> <br>Asa's reign is often viewed as a period of religious renewal and relative peace for Judah. His efforts to restore true worship and his initial reliance on God set a standard for future kings. Asa was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, who continued many of his father's reforms. Asa's legacy is a testament to the importance of faithfulness and reliance on God, even amidst challenges and personal failings.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king_by_an_oath.htm">King by an Oath</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king_by_lot.htm">King by Lot</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king_by_proclamation.htm">King by Proclamation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/king_of_the_jews.htm">King of the Jews</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king--acts_as_judge.htm">King: Acts As Judge</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king--ahasuerus.htm">King: Ahasuerus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king--baasha.htm">King: Baasha</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/king--belshazzar.htm">King: Belshazzar</a></p><p 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