1 Kings 3:3

And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 3:3

BSB

And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

AKJV

And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.

CPDV

Now Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the precepts of David, his father, except that he immolated in the high places, and he burned incense.

ERV

And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

NHEB

Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

SMT

And Solomon will love Jehovah, going in the laws of David his father: only he was sacrificing and burning incense upon the heights.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 3:3

AndSolomonH8010Proper Name Masculine lovedH157VerbtheLORDH3068Proper Name walkingH3212VerbinthestatutesH2708Noun FeminineofDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinehisfatherH1Noun MasculineonlyhesacrificedH2076VerbandburntincenseH6999inhighplacesH1116Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Kings 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 3:3

Summary

Solomon loves God and follows his father's example

Place

high places

Event

Solomon's spiritual commitment

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC