1 Kings 3:2 kjv — Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the Lord, until those days.

King James Version

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

— 1 Kings 3:2, King James Version

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1 Kings 3 — Context

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And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the Lord, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.

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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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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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And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.

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In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

1 Kings 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 3:2 say?
1 Kings 3:2 in the King James Version reads: “Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the Lord, until those days.”
Where is 1 Kings 3:2 in the Bible?
1 Kings 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 3:2.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 3:2 in?
1 Kings 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 3:2?
1 Kings 3:2 reads (KJV): “Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the Lord, until those days.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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