¹³ He even deposed his grandmother Maakah^(A) from her position as queen mother,^(B) because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of Asherah. Asa cut it down^(C) and burned it in the Kidron Valley. ¹⁴ Although he did not remove^(D) the high places, Asa’s heart was fully committed^(E) to the Lord all his life. ¹⁵ He brought into the temple of the Lord the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.^(F)

¹⁶ There was war^(G) between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns.