⁵ He removed the high places^(A) and incense altars^(B) in every town in Judah, and the kingdom was at peace under him.

⁶ His heart was devoted^(A) to the ways of the Lord; furthermore, he removed the high places^(B) and the Asherah poles^(C) from Judah.^(D)

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