1 Kings 3:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

At that time, there was no temple for worshipping the LORD, and everyone offered sacrifices at the local shrines.

Cross References

1 Kings 14:23

They also built their own local shrines and stone images of foreign gods, and they set up sacred poles for worshipping the goddess Asherah on every hill and in the shade of large trees.

1 Kings 15:14

As long as Asa lived, he was completely faithful to the LORD, even though he did not destroy the local shrines.

1 Kings 22:43

Jehoshaphat obeyed the LORD, just as his father Asa had done, and during his rule he was at peace with the king of Israel. He got rid of the rest of the prostitutes from the local shrines, but he did not destroy the shrines, and they were still used as places for offering sacrifices. Everything else Jehoshaphat did while he was king, including his brave deeds and military victories, is written in The History of the Kings of Judah.

1 Kings 5:3

Remember how my father David wanted to build a temple where the LORD his God could be worshipped? But enemies kept attacking my father's kingdom, and he never had the chance.

2 Kings 12:4

One day, Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money that has been given to the LORD's temple, whether from taxes or gifts,

2 Chronicles 15:17

As long as Asa lived, he was faithful to the LORD, even though he did not destroy the local shrines in Israel.

2 Chronicles 33:17

The people obeyed Manasseh, but they worshipped the LORD at their own shrines.

Psalm 78:58

God demanded all their love, but they made him angry by worshipping idols.

Leviticus 26:30

I'll destroy your shrines and tear down your incense altars, leaving your dead bodies piled on top of your idols. And you will be disgusting to me.

1 Samuel 9:12

“Yes, he is,” they replied. “He's in town today because there's going to be a sacrifice and a sacred meal at the place of worship. In fact, he's just ahead of you. Hurry