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A Transitional Period
Commentators explain that the people worshipped at "high places" for a simple reason: the permanent Temple had not yet been built. The Law of Moses pointed toward a single, central place for sacrifice, but until God designated that place and Solomon built it, worship occurred at various local sanctuaries.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
The word “only” introduces a contrast. The author is highlighting an exception to the otherwise prosperous conditions he has just described: namely…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 3:2
19th Century
Bishop
In high places.—The historian, writing from the point of view of his own time, when, after the solemn consecration of the Temple, …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
Only the people sacrificed in high places
On the tops of their houses, on hills and mountains, and particularly at t…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 3:1–4
17th Century
Minister
He who loved the Lord should, for His sake, have fixed his love upon one of the Lord's people. Solomon was a wise man, a rich man, and a great man;…