Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place:

Bible References

The high place

1 Kings 3:2
A Temple had not yet been built for Jehovah. The people were still offering sacrifices at many different altars.
1 Chronicles 16:39
David left Zadok and his priestly relatives to serve in Jehovah's Tent at the place of worship in Gibeon.