מלכים א, פרק כ״ב, פסוק מ״ג

Following a legacy of good leadership, Jehoshaphat chose to walk in the righteous path set by his father, Asa. He consistently did what was good and proper in the eyes of God [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Despite his personal dedication, the religious practices of the nation during his time were not entirely perfect. The local shrines, known as high places, remained active throughout the land, and the people continued to bring their offerings to these scattered altars. However, this practice was not an act of idolatry. The offerings brought to these local shrines were sincerely dedicated to God. The failure of the people during this period was strictly a matter of location—they brought their sacrifices outside the central Temple, rather than turning to the worship of foreign gods [אברבנאל].