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1 Kings 3

1 Kings 3:27

Solomon Judges Wisely · 1 Kings 3:16–28
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Translations

Modern
Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother.”
Traditional
Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
Literal
And the king answered and said, “Give the first woman the living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother.”
Latin
Respondit rex, et ait: Date huic infantem vivum, et non occidatur: hæc est enim mater ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother.”

Notes

1 Kings 3:16–28

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

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom Wisdom

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 Children: Fondness and Care of Mothers For Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Justice: Solomon Magistrates: should Judge Wisely Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by The True Mother of the Infant Brought to Solomon 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 Tact: Solomon, in Arbitrating Between the Prostitutes Wisdom of Solomon