1 Kings 15:13 cpdv — Moreover, he also removed his mother, Maacah, from being the leader in the sacrifices of Priapus, and in his sacred gro…

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"Moreover, he also removed his mother, Maacah, from being the leader in the sacrifices of Priapus, and in his sacred grove which she had consecrated. And he destroyed his grotto. And he shattered the very indecent idol, and he burned it at the torrent Kidron."

— 1 Kings 15:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 15 — Context

10

And he reigned for forty-one years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom.

11

And Asa did what was right before the sight of the Lord, just as his father David did.

12

And he took away the effeminate from the land. And he purged all the filth of the idols, which his fathers had made.

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Moreover, he also removed his mother, Maacah, from being the leader in the sacrifices of Priapus, and in his sacred grove which she had consecrated. And he destroyed his grotto. And he shattered the very indecent idol, and he burned it at the torrent Kidron.

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But the high places, he did not take away. Yet truly, the heart of Asa was perfect with the Lord during all his days.

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And he brought the things that his father had sanctified and vowed back to the house of the Lord: the silver, and the gold, and the vessels.

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Now there was war between Asa and Baasha, the king of Israel, during all their days.

1 Kings 15:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 15:13 say?
1 Kings 15:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Moreover, he also removed his mother, Maacah, from being the leader in the sacrifices of Priapus, and in his sacred grove which she had consecrated. And he destroyed his grotto. And he shattered the very indecent idol, and he burned it at the torrent Kidron.”
Where is 1 Kings 15:13 in the Bible?
1 Kings 15:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 15, verse 13.
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 15:13.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 15:13 in?
1 Kings 15:13 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 15:13?
1 Kings 15:13 reads (CPDV): “Moreover, he also removed his mother, Maacah, from being the leader in the sacrifices of Priapus, and in his sacred grove which she had consecrated. And he destroyed his grotto. And he shattered the very indecent idol, and he burned it at the torrent Kidron.” 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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