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2 Chronicles 15:16

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And also Maacah, the mother of Asa the king, he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for an Asherah; and Asa cut down her image, and made dust of it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And also Maacah, the mother of Asa the king, he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for an Asherah; and Asa cut down her image, and made dust of it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.
2 Chronicles 15:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13and that whosoever would not seek Jehovah, the God of Israel, should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
14And they sware unto Jehovah with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.
15And all Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Jehovah gave them rest round about.
16And also Maacah, the mother of Asa the king, he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for an Asherah; and Asa cut down her image, and made dust of it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.
17But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
18And he brought into the house of God the things that his father had dedicated, and that he himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.
19And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:16 The queen mother was the first lady of the realm, usually holding the office as long as she lived. When she died, the title passed to the mother of the heir apparent. There is no indication that the queen mother held official duties, but she wielded considerable influence. • Asherah is well known from Canaanite literature as the wife of the god El and the mother of seventy children, including Baal. The image made of her quite possibly had prominent sexual characteristics, a common attribute of Canaanite images. • his grandmother: Literally his mother. The term “mother” can be used generically for any female ancestor. See 11:20, where Maacah is listed as the mother of Abijah (Asa’s…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Maachah: Kg1 15:13-24 the mother: that is, grandmother, Kg1 15:2, Kg1 15:10 he removed: Ch2 14:3-5; Exo 32:27, Exo 32:28; Deu 13:6-8, Deu 33:9; Zac 13:3; Mar 3:21, Mar 3:31-35; Co2 5:16 idol: Heb. horror cut down: Ch2 14:3-5, Ch2 34:7; Exo 32:20; Lev 26:30; Deu 7:5, Deu 7:25, Deu 7:26, Deu 9:21; Kg1 15:14-24; Kg2 23:6, Kg2 23:12, Kg2 23:15 2 Chronicles 15:17”
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