Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
And the woman whose son was the living child said to the king, for her womb yearned over her son. And she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor yours; divide it!
New American Standard Bible
Then the woman whose child was the living one spoke to the king, for
King James Version
Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.
Holman Bible
The woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she felt great compassion
But the other one said, “He will not be mine or yours. Cut him in two!”
International Standard Version
The woman whose child was still alive cried out to the king, because her heart yearned for her son. "Oh no, your majesty!" she said. "Give her the living child. Please don't kill him." But the other woman said, "Cut him in half! That way, he'll belong to neither one of us."
A Conservative Version
Then the woman whose the living child was spoke to the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and by no means kill it. But the other said, It shall be neither mine nor thine.
American Standard Version
Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, It shall be neither mine nor thine; divide it.
Amplified
Then the woman whose child was the living one spoke to the king, for she was deeply moved over her son, “O my lord, give her the living child, and by no means kill him.” But the other said, “He shall be neither mine nor yours; cut him!”
Bible in Basic English
Then the mother of the living child came forward, for her heart went out to her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the child; do not on any account put it to death. But the other woman said, It will not be mine or yours; let it be cut in two.
Darby Translation
Then spoke the woman whose was the living child to the king, for her bowels yearned over her son, and she said, Ah, my lord! give her the living child, and in no wise put it to death. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine; divide it.
Julia Smith Translation
And the woman to whom the living son, will say to the king, for her bowels were warm upon her son, and she will say, With leave, my lord, ye shall give to her the living child, and slaying, ye shall not slay him. And this said, It shall not be even to me, even to thee; divide it
King James 2000
Then spoke the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her heart yearned for her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and by no means slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor yours, but divide it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the woman whose son [was] the living one spoke to the king because her compassion was aroused for her son, and she said, "Please, my lord, give her the living child, but certainly do not kill him!" The other one [was] saying, "As for me, so for you! Divide [him]!"
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then spake the woman whose son lived, unto the king - for her motherly heart was kindled with pity over her son - and said, "I beseech thee, my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it." And the other said, "It shall be neither mine nor thine, but divide it."
NET Bible
The real mother spoke up to the king, for her motherly instincts were aroused. She said, "My master, give her the living child! Whatever you do, don't kill him!" But the other woman said, "Neither one of us will have him! Let them cut him in two!"
New Heart English Bible
Then the woman whose the living child was spoke to the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, "Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill it." But the other said, "It shall be neither mine nor yours. Divide it."
The Emphasized Bible
Then spake the woman, whose was the living child, unto the king - for tender became her compassions over her son - so she said - Pardon, my lord! Give, her, the living child, and do not, kill, it. But the other kept on saying - Neither mine, nor thine, shall it be, divide it.
Webster
Then spoke the woman whose the living child was to the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.
World English Bible
Then the woman whose the living child was spoke to the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, "Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill it!" But the other said, "It shall be neither mine nor yours. Divide it."
Youngs Literal Translation
And the woman whose son is the living one saith unto the king (for her bowels yearned over her son), yea, she saith, 'O, my lord, give to her the living child, and put it not at all to death;' and this one saith, 'Let it be neither mine or thine -- cut it.'
Themes
Arbitration » Instances of » The two harlots in the presence of king solomon
Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Home » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Justice » Exemplified » Solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Love » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Love » Maternal » The mother of solomon's time
Magistrates » Should » Judge wisely
Maternal love » The mother of solomon's time
Mothers » Love of, for children, examples of » The mother of solomon's time
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » The true mother of the infant brought to solomon
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Solomon » Judgment
Solomon » His wisdom see » In judicial insight
Solomon » Justice of, illustrated in his judgment of the two prostitutes
Tact » Solomon, in arbitrating between the prostitutes
Women » Love of, for offspring examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Topics
Interlinear
Chay
ילד
Yalad
beget, bare, born, bring forth, bear, travail, midwife, child, delivered, borne, birth, labour, brought up,
Usage: 497
Racham
Nathan
Chay
Muwth
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 3:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wisdom Tested: The Two Prostitutes
25 And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other. 26 And the woman whose son was the living child said to the king, for her womb yearned over her son. And she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor yours; divide it! 27 And the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no way kill it. She is the mother of it.
Names
Cross References
Genesis 43:30
And Joseph made haste, for his bowels yearned toward his brother. And he sought a place to weep. And he entered into his room and wept there.
Isaiah 49:15
Can a woman forget her suckling child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, they may forget, yet I will not forget you.
Jeremiah 31:20
Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? For as often as I spoke against him, I earnestly remember him still. Therefore My heart is troubled for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says Jehovah.
Hosea 11:8
How shall I give you up, Ephraim? How shall I deliver you, Israel? How shall I make you like Admah? How shall I set you as Zeboim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassions are kindled together.
Psalm 39:3
My heart was hot within me; while I was musing, the fire burned; I spoke with my tongue:
Romans 1:31
undiscerning, perfidious, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful;
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:1
If there is therefore any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tendernesses and mercies,
2 Timothy 3:3
without natural affection, unyielding, false accusers, without self-control, savage, despisers of good,
1 John 3:17
But whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother having need, and shuts up his bowels from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?