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He also deposed Ma‘akhah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a disgusting image as an asherah. Asa cut down this image of hers and burned it in Vadi Kidron.

Ach'av also set up the asherah; indeed, Ach'av did more to anger Adonai the God of Isra'el, than all the kings of Isra'el preceding him.

Now order all Isra'el to assemble before me on Mount Karmel, along with the 450 prophets of Ba‘al and the 400 prophets of the asherah who eat at Izevel's table."