GROVES

Translated in R. V. as "Asherod," "Ashera," and "Asherim."

They were symbols of the Phoenician goddess, Asherah)

See ASHTORETH

Forbidden to be established

De 16:21; Isa 1:29; 17:8; 27:9; Mic 5:14

Worshiped by Israelites

Jud 3:7; 1Ki 14:15,23; 15:13; 18:19; 2Ki 13:6; 17:10,16; 21:3-7; 2Ch 24:18; Jer 17:2

Destroyed by

Gideon

Jud 6:28

Hezekiah

2Ki 18:4

Josiah

2Ki 23:14; 2Ch 34:3,4

Asa

2Ch 14:3

Jehoshaphat

2Ch 17:6; 19:3

See IDOLATRY