1 Kings 3:21
“And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, it was dead: but when I had considered it in the morning, behold, it was not my son, which I did bear.”

What does 1 Kings 3:21 mean?
1 Kings 3:21 (KJV) reads: "And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, it was dead: but when I had considered it in the morning, behold, it was not my son, which I did bear." This verse is part of the story of King Solomon's wisdom. In this story, two women…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Wisdom of Discernment: A Mother's Heart in Crisis
The story of the two mothers and King Solomon found in 1 Kings 3:21 is more than a tale of a wise ruler; it is a poignant reflection of a mother’s love and the often painful quest for truth in moments of despair. This particular verse, "And when I rose in the morning to give my…
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Heavenly Father, As I bow before You, I am rendered humble by the profound truths revealed in Your Word. Today, I reflect upon the haunting circumstances described in 1 Kings 3:21: "And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, it was dead: but when I had…
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