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What Does the Bible Say About Asa?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Asa in the Bible

Discover 18 Bible verses about asa. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on asa, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

18
Total Verses
17
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Asa

  1. 1
    1 Kings 15:8
    And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Kings 15:9
    And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Kings 15:10
    And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. mother's: that is, grandmother's
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Kings 15:11
    And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father.
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Kings 15:12
    And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Kings 15:13
    And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron. destroyed: Heb. cut off
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Kings 15:14
    But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Kings 15:15
    And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels. things: Heb. holy
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Kings 15:16
    And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Kings 15:17
    And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
    KJV

Subtopics of Asa

1. King of Judah
2. A Levite

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Asa? (17 Verses)

And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.
And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. mother's: that is, grandmother's
And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father.
And he took away the sodomites out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.
And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron. destroyed: Heb. cut off
But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa's heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.
And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels. things: Heb. holy
And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
And Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah, and built Ramah, that he might not suffer any to go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,
There is a league between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me. depart: Heb. go up
So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.
And it came to pass, when Baasha heard thereof, that he left off building of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah.
Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah. exempted: Heb. free
The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.
And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Jehoshaphat: Gr. Josaphat

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Asa? (1 Verses)

And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

How to Study What the Bible Says About Asa

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about asa. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about asa and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

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  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on asa needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about asa with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about asa, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about asa?
Discover 18 Bible verses about asa. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on asa, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 18 key verses about asa spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about asa are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about asa compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about asa?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about asa is 1 Kings 15:8 — "And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead."
Where in the Bible does it talk about asa?
Asa is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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