1 Kings 3:17 meaning and explanation
One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house.
1 Kings 3:17, Berean Standard Bible
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Two women who share a house come before King Solomon, and one of them speaks first, addressing the king with respect as "my lord." Her opening words establish the setting for the dispute that follows: the two women lived together, and she gave birth while the other woman was present in the house. The verse is simply the beginning of her account, preparing for the tragedy of the swapped infants and the king's famous ruling.
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