Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 3 of 1 Kings. Two women claim the same child before Solomon, and the king proposes dividing the child to reveal which one is the true mother. One woman’s compassionate reaction provides the evidence Solomon seeks. The episode functions as a narrative demonstration of the wisdom received at Gibeon. The king’s ability to discover the truth depends not merely on available information, but on discernment concerning human motives.
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Compare 1 Kings 3:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Zu der Zeit kamen zwei Huren zum König und traten vor ihn.
En aquella sazón vinieron dos mujeres rameras al rey, y presentáronse delante de él.
Entonces dos mujeres prostitutas fueron a ver al rey y se presentaron ante él.
Alors deux femmes prostituées vinrent chez le roi, et se présentèrent devant lui.
Allora due donne meretrici vennero al re, e si presentarono davanti a lui.
Então vieram duas mulheres prostitutas ao rei, e se puseram perante ele.
那時,有兩個妓女來,站在王面前。
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