Verse 8 when Asa Chapter 14 describes the outward prosperity of the kingdom, and Asa's superficial reformation; chapter 15 the true reformation. Verse 10 third month i.e. June. Verse 16 mother i.e. grandmother. 1 Kings 15:13, grove (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 16:21") . See Scofield "Judges 3:7". Verse 17 Israel i.e. the northen or ten-tribe kingdom.