1 Kings 3:2

Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 3:2

BSB
The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places because a house for the Name of the LORD had not yet been built.
AKJV
Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built to the name of the LORD, until those days.
CPDV
But still the people immolated in the high places. For no temple had been built to the name of the Lord, even to that day.
ERV
Only the people sacrificed in the high places, because there was no house built for the name of the LORD until those days.
NHEB
Only the people sacrificed in the high places, because there was no house built for the name of the LORD until those days.
SMT
Only the people sacrificing in heights, for there was not a house, built to the name of Jehovah even to these days.

Commentary for 1 Kings 3:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 3:2
Summary
Worship occurs at local shrines before temple completion
Place
high places
Event
Worship at temporary shrines
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Ritual