13. and that whoever would not seek Jehovah the God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
14. And they swore to Jehovah with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.
15. And all Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they took the oath with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them. And Jehovah gave them rest round about.
16. And also Maachah, the mother of Asa the king, he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol for the Asherah; and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped it, and burned it in the valley Kidron.
17. But the high places were not removed from Israel; only, Asa's heart was perfect all his days.