1 Kings 3:27

Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 3:27

BSB

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."

AKJV

Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.

CPDV

The king responded and said: "Give the living infant to this woman, and do not kill it. For she is his mother."

ERV

Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.

NHEB

Then the king answered, "Give her the living child, and in no way kill it. She is its mother."

SMT

And the king will answer and say, Ye shall give to her the living child, and slaying, ye shall not slay it: she is his mother.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 3:27

ThenthekingH4428Noun Masculine answeredH6030VerbandsaidH559Verb GiveH5414VerbherthelivingH2416 childH3205VerbandinnowiseH4191Verb slayH4191VerbitsheisthemotherH517Noun Femininethereof

Commentary for 1 Kings 3:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 3:27

Summary

King awards infant to mother who showed love

Event

King identifies true mother

Estimated Time Period

c. 960 BC