Parallel Verses
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!”
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.
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 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!
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
Solomon said, “Cut the living boy in two and give half to one and half to the other.”
26 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!”
27
The king responded, “Give the living baby to the first woman, and don’t kill him. She is his mother.”
Names
Cross References
Genesis 43:30
Joseph hurried out because he was overcome with emotion for his brother, and he was about to weep. He went into an inner room to weep.
Isaiah 49:15
or lack compassion for the child of her womb?
Even if these forget,
yet I will not forget you.
Jeremiah 31:20
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Hosea 11:8
How can I surrender you, Israel?
How can I make you like Admah?
How can I treat you like Zeboiim?
I have had a change of heart;
My compassion is stirred!
Psalm 39:3
as I mused, a fire burned.
I spoke with my tongue:
Romans 1:31
undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving,
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness,
Philippians 2:1
If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love,
2 Timothy 3:3
unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers,
1 John 3:17
If anyone has this world’s goods