Parallel Verses New International Version The people, however, were still sacrificing at the high places, because a temple had not yet been built for the Name of the LORD. King James Bible Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days. Darby Bible Translation Only, the people sacrificed on the high places; for there was no house built to the name of Jehovah, until those days. World English Bible Only the people sacrificed in the high places, because there was no house built for the name of Yahweh until those days. Young's Literal Translation Only, the people are sacrificing in high places, for there hath not been built a house for the name of Jehovah till those days. 1 Kings 3:2 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe people sacrificed in high places - Could there be any sin in this, or was it unlawful till after the temple was built? for prophets, judges, the kings which preceded Solomon, and Solomon himself, sacrificed on high places, such as Gibeon, Gilgal, Shiloh, Hebron, Kirjath-jearim, etc. But after the temple was erected, it was sinful to offer sacrifices in any other place; yet here it is introduced as being morally wrong, and it is introduced, 1 Kings 3:3, as being an exceptionable trait in the character of Solomon. The explanation appears to be this: as the ark and tabernacle were still in being, it was not right to offer sacrifices but where they were; and wherever they were, whether on a high place or a plain, there sacrifices might be lawfully offered, previously to the building of the temple. And the tabernacle was now at Gibeon, 2 Chronicles 1:3. Possibly the high places may be like those among the Hindoos, large raised-up terraces, on which they place their gods when they bathe, anoint, and worship them. Juggernaut and Krishnu have large terraces or high places, on which they are annually exhibited. But there was no idol in the above case. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the people It was not right to offer sacrifices in any place but where the tabernacle and ark were; and wherever they were, whether on a high place or a plain, sacrifices might be lawfully offered, previously to building of the temple. The tabernacle was now at Gibeon, (Ch ) which was therefore called the great high place; whither we find Solomon, without censure, repaired to sacrifice. was no Acts 7:47-49 But Solomon built him an house... Library A Young Man's Wise Choice Op Wisdom'In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 6. And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto Thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before Thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee; and Thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that Thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7. And now, O Lord my God, Thou hast made Thy servant king instead of David my father: and … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Letter Lxxiv. To Rufinus of Rome. Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism, no Bar to Communion: Or, to Communicate with Saints, as Saints, Proved Lawful. The Temple and Its Dedication Cross References Leviticus 17:3 Any Israelite who sacrifices an ox, a lamb or a goat in the camp or outside of it Deuteronomy 12:2 Destroy completely all the places on the high mountains, on the hills and under every spreading tree, where the nations you are dispossessing worship their gods. Deuteronomy 12:13 Be careful not to sacrifice your burnt offerings anywhere you please. 1 Samuel 9:12 "He is," they answered. "He's ahead of you. Hurry now; he has just come to our town today, for the people have a sacrifice at the high place. 1 Kings 22:43 In everything he followed the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there. Psalm 78:58 They angered him with their high places; they aroused his jealousy with their idols. Jump to Previous Built High House However Making Offerings Places Sacrificed Sacrificing Temple TimeJump to Next Built High House However Making Offerings Places Sacrificed Sacrificing Temple TimeLinks 1 Kings 3:2 NIV1 Kings 3:2 NLT 1 Kings 3:2 ESV 1 Kings 3:2 NASB 1 Kings 3:2 KJV 1 Kings 3:2 Bible Apps 1 Kings 3:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 3:2 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 3:2 French Bible 1 Kings 3:2 German Bible 1 Kings 3:2 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |