9:6 “But if you or your sons ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, 1 and decide to serve and worship other gods, 2
9:25 Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings 3 on the altar he had built for the Lord, burning incense along with them before the Lord. He made the temple his official worship place. 4
1 tn Heb “which I placed before you.”
2 tn Heb “and walk and serve other gods and bow down to them.”
3 tn Or “tokens of peace”; NIV, TEV “fellowship offerings.”
4 tn Heb “and he made complete the house.”