Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He then gave an order: “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” New Living Translation Then he said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to one woman and half to the other!” English Standard Version And the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” Berean Standard Bible and the king declared, “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” King James Bible And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other. New King James Version And the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to one, and half to the other.” New American Standard Bible And the king said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” NASB 1995 The king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” NASB 1977 And the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” Legacy Standard Bible Then the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” Amplified Bible Then the king said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to the one [woman] and half to the other.” Christian Standard Bible And the king said, “Cut the living boy in two and give half to one and half to the other.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Solomon said, “Cut the living boy in two and give half to one and half to the other.” American Standard Version And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other. Contemporary English Version "Cut the baby in half! That way each of you can have part of him." English Revised Version And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other. GOD'S WORD® Translation he said, "Cut the living child in two. Give half to the one and half to the other." Good News Translation he said, "Cut the living child in two and give each woman half of it." International Standard Version "Divide the living child in two!" he ordered. "Give half to the one and half to the other." Majority Standard Bible and the king declared, ?Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.? NET Bible The king then said, "Cut the living child in two, and give half to one and half to the other!" New Heart English Bible The king said, "Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other." Webster's Bible Translation And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other. World English Bible The king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the king says, “Cut the living child into two, and give half to one, and half to the other.” Young's Literal Translation and the king saith, 'Cut the living child into two, and give the half to the one, and the half to the other.' Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say, Divide the living child in two, and ye shall give the half to the one, and the half to the other. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDivide, said he, the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other. Catholic Public Domain Version he said, “Divide the living infant in two parts, and give a half part to the one and a half part to the other.” New American Bible he said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to one woman and half to the other.” New Revised Standard Version The king said, “Divide the living boy in two; then give half to the one, and half to the other.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King said: “Cut the living boy in two, and give half of him to one and a half to the other one.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king said: 'Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said, Divide the live child, the suckling, in two; and give half of it to one, and half of it to the other. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Judges Wisely…24The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword, 25and the king declared, “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” 26Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she yearned with compassion for her son. “Please, my lord,” she said, “give her the living baby. Do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “He will be neither mine nor yours. Cut him in two!”… Cross References Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Luke 2:40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. 2 Chronicles 1:10-12 Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.” Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city. Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Treasury of Scripture And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other. 1 Kings 3:28 And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment. Proverbs 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. Jump to Previous Child Cut Divide Half OrderJump to Next Child Cut Divide Half Order1 Kings 3 1. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter2. High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon 5. Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, 10. preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor 16. Solomon's judgment makes him renowned and the king declared This phrase introduces King Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, who was known for his wisdom. Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, and he is often remembered for his request to God for wisdom to govern the people (1 Kings 3:9). This declaration is part of a judicial decision, showcasing his role as a judge and leader of Israel. The king's authority in ancient Israel was both political and spiritual, as he was seen as God's appointed ruler. “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem. In this passage, he is the king who makes a wise judgment. 2. Two Women These are the two mothers who come before King Solomon, each claiming to be the mother of the living child. Their dispute sets the stage for Solomon's demonstration of wisdom. 3. The Living Child The infant who is the subject of the dispute between the two women. Solomon's proposed solution reveals the true mother. 4. Jerusalem The city where Solomon's court is located, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel during his reign. 5. The Court of Solomon The setting for this event, where Solomon's wisdom is displayed publicly, establishing his reputation as a wise and discerning ruler. Teaching Points The Value of Godly WisdomSolomon's request for wisdom over wealth or power demonstrates the importance of prioritizing spiritual discernment in leadership and personal decisions. The Heart's True Intentions Solomon's test reveals the true intentions of the heart. In our lives, we should seek to understand the motivations behind our actions and those of others. The Role of Justice in Leadership Solomon's judgment underscores the necessity of justice and fairness in leadership. Leaders today should strive to make decisions that reflect God's justice. Trusting God in Difficult Situations The account encourages believers to trust God for wisdom in challenging situations, knowing that He can provide insight beyond human understanding. The Power of Discernment Discernment is crucial in resolving conflicts and understanding truth. Believers are called to develop discernment through prayer and study of the Scriptures.Verse 25. - And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other [Heb. one]. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and the kingהַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king declared, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Cut גִּזְר֛וּ (giz·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1504: To cut down, off, to destroy, divide, exclude, decide the living הַחַ֖י (ha·ḥay) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life child הַיֶּ֥לֶד (hay·ye·leḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring in two לִשְׁנָ֑יִם (liš·nā·yim) Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) and give וּתְנ֤וּ (ū·ṯə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set half הַחֲצִי֙ (ha·ḥă·ṣî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2677: The half, middle to one לְאַחַ֔ת (lə·’a·ḥaṯ) Preposition-l | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first and half הַחֲצִ֖י (ha·ḥă·ṣî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2677: The half, middle to the other.” לְאֶחָֽת׃ (lə·’e·ḥāṯ) Preposition-l | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first Links 1 Kings 3:25 NIV1 Kings 3:25 NLT 1 Kings 3:25 ESV 1 Kings 3:25 NASB 1 Kings 3:25 KJV 1 Kings 3:25 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 3:25 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 3:25 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 3:25 French Bible 1 Kings 3:25 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 3:25 The king said Divide the living child (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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