1-Kings - 15:11



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

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Explanation and meaning of 1-Kings 15:11.

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And Asa did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, as did David his father:
And Asa doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, like David his father,
Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as David his father did.
And Asa did what was right before the sight of the Lord, just as his father David did.

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And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, as did David his father. In his personal walk and conversation, in his government of the nation, and especially in the matters of his God, and of religion, he made David his pattern and example to copy after.

Right - As to the government of his kingdom, and the reformation, and establishment of God's worship. That is right indeed which is so in God's eyes. Those are approved whom he commendeth.

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