In 2 Chr. 17:3-6, remarkable things are said of King Jehoshaphat, culminating in a Hebrew word play that correlates the state of Jehoshaphat's heart with the Asherim that he tears down while seeking to elevate the Lord. Mark Lanier is a practicing attorney, a teacher in his local church in Houston, Texas, and the founder of the Lanier Theological Library (co-sponsor of this podcast) among other projects in service of the church. His publications include New Testament Letters for Living: Daily Prayers, Wisdom, and Guidance , and Atheism on Trial: A Lawyer Examines the Case for Unbelief . He has contributed earlier episodes to this podcast, which you will find at our website (scroll down there to find the searchable list). Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3XSbmd7 M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/3XPR5F2