1 Kings 15:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father.”
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Read Full Chapter →Asa does what is right before the Lord, measured by the standard of David.
What Does 1 Kings 15:11 Mean?
At last the historian gives a king of Judah his highest commendation. Asa did what was right in God's eyes, like his ancestor David. This is the verdict every reader has waited for through the failures of Rehoboam and Abijam, and it sets the tone for Asa's whole reign.
To do what is right in the eyes of the Lord is the simplest and deepest calling of a life. It is not measured by human applause but by the gaze of God, who sees the heart. Asa's example shows that even in an age of compromise, a person may choose to walk uprightly, and that such a choice is seen and remembered by heaven.
1 Kings 15:11 in the Original Language
yashar (יָשָׁר), 'right' -- straight, upright, conforming to God's standard.
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What does 1 Kings 15:11 mean?
Asa does what is right before the Lord, measured by the standard of David.