1 Kings 3:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Solomon loved the LORD and followed his father David's instructions, but Solomon also offered sacrifices and burnt incense at the shrines.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:34

“Solomon is David's son, and David was my chosen leader, who did what I commanded. So I will let Solomon be king until he dies.

1 Kings 11:38

I'll help you if you obey me. And if you do what I say, as my servant David did, I will always let someone from your family rule in Israel, just as someone from David's family will always rule in Judah. The nation of Israel will be yours.

1 Kings 11:6

Solomon's father had obeyed the LORD with all his heart, but Solomon disobeyed and did what the LORD hated.

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 14:8

I even took David's kingdom away from his family and gave it to you. But you are not like my servant David. He always obeyed me and did what was right.

1 Kings 15:11

Asa obeyed the LORD, as David had done.

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 15:3

Abijam did not truly obey the LORD his God as his ancestor David had done. Instead, he was sinful just like his father Rehoboam.

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 3:14

If you obey me and follow my commands, as your father David did, I'll let you live a long time.

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered: My father David, your servant, was honest and did what you commanded. You were always loyal to him, and you gave him a son who is now king.

1 Kings 8:25

LORD God of Israel, you promised my father that someone from his family would always be king of Israel, if they do their best to obey you, just as he did.

1 Kings 8:61

Obey the LORD our God and follow his commands with all your heart, just as you are doing today.

1 Kings 9:4

You must obey me, as your father David did, and be honest and fair. Obey my laws and teachings,

2 Kings 12:3

But even Joash did not destroy the local shrines, and they were still used as places for offering sacrifices.

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 Kings 14:3

Amaziah followed the example of his father Joash by obeying the LORD and doing right. But he was not as faithful as his ancestor David.

2 Kings 14:4

Amaziah did not destroy the local shrines, and they were still used as places for offering sacrifices.

2 Kings 15:35

It was Jotham who rebuilt the Upper Gate that led into the court around the LORD's temple. But the local shrines were not destroyed, and they were still used as places for offering sacrifices.

2 Kings 15:4

But Azariah did not destroy the local shrines, and they were still used as places for offering sacrifices.

2 Kings 18:22

Is Hezekiah now depending on the LORD your God? Didn't Hezekiah tear down all except one of the LORD's altars and places of worship? Didn't he tell the people of Jerusalem and Judah to worship at that one place?

2 Kings 18:4

He destroyed the local shrines, then tore down the images of foreign gods and cut down the sacred pole for worshipping the goddess Asherah. He also smashed the bronze snake Moses had made. The people had named it Nehushtan and had been offering sacrifices to it.

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.

Psalm 145:20

You take care of everyone who loves you, but you destroy the wicked.

Psalm 31:23

All who belong to the LORD, show how you love him. The LORD protects the faithful, but he severely punishes everyone who is proud.

Leviticus 17:5

And so, when you sacrifice an animal to ask my blessing, it must not be done out in a field,

Matthew 22:37

Jesus answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

John 14:15

Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command.

John 14:21

If you love me, you will do what I have said, and my Father will love you. I will also love you and show you what I am like.

Romans 8:28

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

1 Corinthians 8:3

But God has no doubts about who loves him.

Deuteronomy 10:12

People of Israel, what does the LORD your God want from you? The LORD wants you to respect and follow him, to love and serve him with all your heart and soul,

Deuteronomy 10:13

and to obey his laws and teachings that I am giving you today. Do this, and all will go well for you.

Deuteronomy 11:13

The LORD your God commands you to love him and to serve him with all your heart and soul. If you obey him,

Deuteronomy 30:16

I am commanding you to be loyal to the LORD, to live the way he has told you, and to obey his laws and teachings. You are about to cross the River Jordan and take the land that he is giving you. If you obey him, you will live and become successful and powerful. On the other hand, you might choose to disobey the LORD and reject him. So I'm warning you that if you bow down and worship other gods, you won't have long to live.

Deuteronomy 30:20

Be completely faithful to the LORD your God, love him, and do whatever he tells you. The LORD is the only one who can give life, and he will let you live a long time in the land that he promised to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Deuteronomy 30:6

You and your descendants are stubborn, but the LORD will make you willing to obey him and love him with all your heart and soul, and you will enjoy a long life.

Deuteronomy 6:5

So love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength.

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

James 2:5

My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. He has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

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