1 Kings 3:17

“And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.”

"And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house." - 1 Kings 3:17
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What does 1 Kings 3:17 mean?

1 Kings 3:17 – Then one woman said, "O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house." 1 Kings 3:17 is a verse that is part of the story of King Solomon's wisdom. In this verse, two women approach King Solomon with a dispute…

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Wisdom in the Midst of Conflict: A Mother's Heart Revealed

In 1 Kings 3:17, we encounter a profound scenario that reveals not only the human condition but also the divine wisdom granted to King Solomon. The verse states, "And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound wisdom illustrated in the story of the two women in 1 Kings 3:17. The verse speaks of a moment of deep turmoil and conflict, where two mothers stood before King Solomon, each claiming to be the mother of…

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1 Kings 21:17 - "¶ And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,"
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1 Kings 6:17 - "And the house, that is, the temple before it, was forty cubits long."
1 Kings 17:2 - "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,"
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1 Kings 9:17 - "And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether,"
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1 Kings 17:17 - "¶ And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him."
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1 Kings 16:17 - "And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah."
1 Kings 12:17 - "But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them."
2 Kings 3:17 - "For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts."
1 Kings 8:17 - "And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel."
1 Kings 5:17 - "And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house."
1 Kings 3:10 - "And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing."