1 Kings 3:22
“And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the king.”
What does 1 Kings 3:22 mean?
1 Kings 3:22 (KJV) reads, "And the other woman said, Nay, but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the king." This verse is part of the well-known story of King Solomon's…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Wisdom of the King's Judgment
In 1 Kings 3:22, we find ourselves in the court of King Solomon, a scene that vividly illustrates the complexities of human relationships and the exercise of divine wisdom. The verse reads: "And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Wisdom and Justice Inspired by 1 Kings 3:22
O Divine Creator, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your supreme wisdom and unfathomable understanding. As we reflect on the powerful narrative in 1 Kings 3:22, where a heart-wrenching dispute unfolded before King Solomon, we are reminded of the depths of…
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