1 Kings 11:7

1 Kings 11:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7On a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the detestable god of Moab, and for Molek the detestable god of the Ammonites.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh, the abhorrent idol of Moab, on the mountain that is 11:7 Lit beforeeast of Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abhorrent idol of the sons of Ammon.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the detestable idol of Moab, on the mountain which is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the detestable idol of the sons of Ammon.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7Then Solomon built a 11:7 I.e. an altar on the top of a hill, which was customary for pagan worship. The only proper place for worship was the temple.high place for [worshiping] Chemosh the horror (detestable idol) of Moab, on the hill which is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the horror (detestable idol) of the sons of Ammon.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7There is a hill east of Jerusalem. Solomon built a high place for worshiping Chemosh there. He built a high place for worshiping Molek there too. Chemosh was the god of Moab. Molek was the god of Ammon. The Lord hated both of those gods.

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