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Bible Commentaries
1 Kings 3

Scofield's Reference NotesScofield's Notes

Verse 2

high places

Cf. Leviticus 26:30; Deuteronomy 12:11-14. The use of commanding elevations for altars seems to have been immemorial and universal. In itself the practice was not evil ; Genesis 12:7; Genesis 12:8; Genesis 22:2-4 ; Genesis 31:54; Judges 6:25; Judges 6:26; Judges 13:16-23. After the establishment of Mount Moriah and the temple as the centre of divine worship ; Deuteronomy 12:5; 2 Chronicles 7:12 the pentateuchal prohibition of the use of high places Deuteronomy 12:11-14 which had looked forward to the setting up of such a centre, came into effect, and high places became identified with idolatrous practices. The constant recurrence to the use of high places, even for Jehovistic worship (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 12:11-5.12.14- :") and after the building of the temple, proves how deeply rooted the custom was.

See 2 Kings 18:4-22; 2 Kings 23:1-37; 2 Chronicles 33:3; 2 Chronicles 33:17; 2 Chronicles 33:19 Note below refers to "Groves." (See Scofield "2 Chronicles 33:19- :") .

Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on 1 Kings 3". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/1-kings-3.html. 1917.
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