KJV ORIGINAL
And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Asa did what was good and right in the LORD his God's sight:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that King Asa lived in a way that pleased God and followed what God considered right.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, which recount the history of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, Asa was a king of Judah who ascended to the throne around the 9th century BC as the son of Abijah. This verse introduces his reign positively, noting his commitment to doing what was right in God's eyes, which stood in contrast to the idolatry and unfaithfulness of some preceding rulers. Asa's early actions set the stage for reforms that promoted worship of the Lord.
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