2 Chronicles 15:17But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~870 BC. The chronicler reflects on King Asa's 41-year reign, noting both his devotion and his incomplete reforms...
The emotion here: compassionate assessment while recording mixed legacy
The original word
shalem (שָׁלֵם) — complete, perfect, wholehearted, describing Asa's heart toward God
Why it matters
High places were local worship sites that blended Yahweh worship with pagan practices
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 15:17
This verse shows God values heart intention even when external obedience is incomplete
Common misconceptionPeople think this condemns Asa for incomplete obedience, but it actually commends his heart while acknowledging human limitations in spiritual reform.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 15:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 15:17 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include partial obedience, faithful heart. Notable phrases: heart of Asa was perfect; all his days.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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