1 Kings 3:2-5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

2. However, the people were sacrificing on the high places, because until that time a temple for the Lord’s name had not been built.

3. Solomon loved the Lord by walking in the statutes of his father David, but he also sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

4. The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there because it was the most famous high place. He offered 1,000 burnt offerings on that altar.

5. At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask. What should I give you? ”

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