1 Kings 15:12 asv — And he put away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.

American Standard Version

"And he put away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. "

— 1 Kings 15:12, American Standard Version

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1 Kings 15 — Context

9

And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Asa to reign over Judah.

10

And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.

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And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, as did David his father.

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And he put away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.

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And also Maacah his mother he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for an Asherah; and Asa cut down her image, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.

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But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all his days.

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And he brought into the house of Jehovah the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.

1 Kings 15:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 15:12 say?
1 Kings 15:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he put away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. ”
Where is 1 Kings 15:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 15:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 15, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 15:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 15:12 in?
1 Kings 15:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 15:12?
1 Kings 15:12 reads (ASV): “And he put away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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