1 Kings 3:3 web — Solomon loved Yahweh, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high pla…

World English Bible

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

— 1 Kings 3:3, World English Bible

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1 Kings 3 — Context

1

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 Yahweh, and the wall of Jerusalem all around.

2

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

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

4

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

5

In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you."

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Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.

1 Kings 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 3:3 say?
1 Kings 3:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Solomon loved Yahweh, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.”
Where is 1 Kings 3:3 in the Bible?
1 Kings 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 3:3 in?
1 Kings 3:3 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 3:3?
1 Kings 3:3 reads (WEB): “Solomon loved Yahweh, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.” 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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