Perhaps Solomon fooled himself into thinking that Jehovah would overlook his disobedience as long as he also continued to offer sacrifices at the temple.
(‏ ۱پاد ۱۱ :‏ ۵ -‏ ۸ ؛‏ ۲پاد ۲۳ :‏ ۱۳ )‏ او احتمالاً خود را فریب می‌داد و فکر می‌کرد تا وقتی که در معبد یَهُوَه قربانی تقدیم کند ،‏ یَهُوَه خطاهای او را نادیده می‌گیرد .‏