1 Kings 3:2

New English Translation

Now the people were offering sacrifices at the high places, because in those days a temple had not yet been built to honor the Lord.

Cross References

1 Kings 14:23

They even built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree.

1 Kings 15:14

The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.

1 Kings 22:43

He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the Lord approved. (22:44) However, the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.

1 Kings 22:44

(22:45) Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.

1 Kings 5:3

“You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the Lord his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the Lord subdued his enemies.

2 Kings 12:4

Jehoash said to the priests, “I place at your disposal all the consecrated silver that has been brought to the Lord’s temple, including the silver collected from the census tax, the silver received from those who have made vows, and all the silver that people have voluntarily contributed to the Lord’s temple.

2 Chronicles 15:17

The high places were not eliminated from Israel, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.

2 Chronicles 33:17

The people continued to offer sacrifices at the high places, but only to the Lord their God.

Psalm 78:58

They made him angry with their pagan shrines, and made him jealous with their idols.

Leviticus 26:30

I will destroy your high places and cut down your incense altars, and I will stack your dead bodies on top of the lifeless bodies of your idols. I will abhor you.

Deuteronomy 12:13

Make sure you do not offer burnt offerings in any place you wish,

1 Samuel 9:12

They replied, “Yes, straight ahead! But hurry now, for he came to the town today, and the people are making a sacrifice at the high place.