² The people, however, were still sacrificing at the high places,^(A) because a temple had not yet been built for the Name^(B) of the Lord. ³ Solomon showed his love^(C) for the Lord by walking^(D) according to the instructions^(E) given him by his father David, except that he offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places.^(F)

⁴ The king went to Gibeon^(G) to offer sacrifices, for that was the most important high place, and Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. ⁵ At Gibeon the Lord appeared^(H) to Solomon during the night in a dream,^(I) and God said, “Ask^(J) for whatever you want me to give you.”