1 Kings 9:25

New International Reader's Version

Three times a year Solomon sacrificed burnt offerings and friendship offerings. He sacrificed them on the altar he had built to honor the Lord. Along with the offerings, he burned incense to the Lord. So he carried out his duties for the temple.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:14

So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

1 Kings 6:38

The temple was finished in his 11th year. It was in the month of Bul. That was the eighth month. Everything was finished just as the plans required. Solomon had spent seven years building the temple.

1 Kings 6:9

So Solomon built the temple and finished it. He made its roof out of beams and cedar boards.

1 Chronicles 23:13

The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his family line were set apart forever as the Lord’s priests. They had the duty of setting the most holy things apart to the Lord. They offered sacrifices to the Lord. They served him. They gave blessings in his name forever.

2 Chronicles 29:11

My sons, don’t fail to obey the Lord. He has chosen you to stand in front of him and work for him. He wants you to serve him and burn incense to him.”

2 Chronicles 34:25

That’s because the people have deserted me. They have burned incense to other gods. They have made me very angry because of everything their hands have made. So my anger will burn like a fire against this place. And the fire of my anger will not be put out.’ ” ’

2 Chronicles 8:16

All of Solomon’s work was carried out. It started the day the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid. It ended when the Lord’s temple was finished.

Exodus 30:7

“Aaron must burn sweet-smelling incense on the altar. He must do it every morning when he takes care of the lamps.

Exodus 34:23

Three times a year all your men must come to worship me. I am your Lord and King, the God of Israel.

Deuteronomy 16:16

All your men must appear in front of the Lord your God at the holy tent. They must go to the place he will choose. They must do it three times a year. They must go there to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Booths. None of your men should appear in front of the Lord without bringing something with him.

Judges 11:40

Each year the young women of Israel go away for four days. They do it in honor of the daughter of Jephthah. He was from the land of Gilead.