-Translated in R. V. as "Asherod," "Ashera," and "Asherim." -They were symbols of the Phoenician goddess, Asherah) -See ASHTORETH -Forbidden to be established Deuteronomy 16:21; Isaiah 1:29; 17:8; 27:9; Micah 5:14 -Worshiped by Israelites Judges 3:7; I Kings 14:15, 23; 15:13; 18:19; II Kings 13:6; 17:10, 16; 21:3-7; II Chronicles 24:18; Jeremiah 17:2 -Destroyed by .Gideon Judges 6:28 .Hezekiah II Kings 18:4 .Josiah II Kings 23:14; II Chronicles 34:3, 4 .Asa II Chronicles 14:3 .Jehoshaphat II Chronicles 17:6; 19:3 -See IDOLATRY
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