Translations
Modern
On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us.
Traditional
And it came to pass the third day after that I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house.
Literal
And it came to pass, the third day of my bringing forth, that this woman also brought forth, and we were together. No one was with us in the house except the two of us in the house.
Latin
Tertia autem die postquam ego peperi, peperit et hæc: et eramus simul, nullusque alius nobiscum in domo, exceptis nobis duabus.
Original
Hebrew
English
On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us.
Notes
Solomon's decision about the true mother of the living baby shows his wisdom in legal matters. First Kings 4–10 show his wisdom in all parts of his rule.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Courts and Trials King Kings, Books of First and Second Proverbs, Book of Solomon (Person)
Topics
Arbitration: The Two Harlots in the Presence of King Solomon Courts of Justice: Causes In, Were Opened by The Complainant Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Justice: Solomon Magistrates: should Judge Wisely Rulers: Righteous: Solomon, in his Judgment Between the Two Women Who Claimed the Same Child Solomon: Justice of, Illustrated in his Judgment of the Two Prostitutes Wisdom of Solomon