1 Kings 3:17
New International Version
One of them said, “Pardon me, my lord. This woman and I live in the same house, and I had a baby while she was there with me.

New Living Translation
“Please, my lord,” one of them began, “this woman and I live in the same house. I gave birth to a baby while she was with me in the house.

English Standard Version
The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And one woman said, “O my lord, this woman and I dwell in the same house; and I gave birth while she was in the house.

New American Standard Bible
The one woman said, “Pardon me, my lord: this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

NASB 1995
The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

NASB 1977
And the one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

Amplified Bible
And the one woman said, “O my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

Christian Standard Bible
One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I had a baby while she was in the house.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
One woman said, “Please my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I had a baby while she was in the house.

American Standard Version
And the one woman said, Oh, my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.

Contemporary English Version
and one of them said: Your Majesty, this woman and I live in the same house. Not long ago my baby was born at home,

English Revised Version
And the one woman said, Oh my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One woman said to him, "Sir, this woman and I live in the same house. I gave birth [to a son] while she was with me in the house.

Good News Translation
One of them said, "Your Majesty, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth to a baby boy at home while she was there.

International Standard Version
One woman said, "Your majesty, this woman and I live in the same house. I gave birth to a child while she was in the house.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
One of the women said, "My master, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was with me in the house.

New Heart English Bible
The one woman said, "Oh, my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house. I delivered a child with her in the house.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house. I delivered a child with her in the house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the first woman says, “O my lord, this woman and I are dwelling in one house, and I bring forth with her, in the house;

Young's Literal Translation
and the one woman saith, 'O, my lord, I and this woman are dwelling in one house, and I bring forth with her, in the house;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the one woman will say, With leave, my lord, I and this woman are dwelling in one house; and I shall bring forth with her in the house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And one of them said: I beseech thee, my lord, I and this woman dwelt in one house, and I was delivered of a child with her in the chamber.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And one of them said: “I beg you, my lord, I and this woman were living in one house, and I gave birth, with her in the room.

New American Bible
One woman said: “By your leave, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth in the house while she was present.

New Revised Standard Version
The 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.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And one of them said, I beseech you, O my lord, I and this woman dwelt in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And one woman of them said: “I beg of you my Lord, I and this woman were dwelling in one house, and I gave birth with her in the house.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the one woman said: 'Oh, my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the one woman said, Hear me, my lord; I and this woman dwelt in one house, and we were delivered in the house.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon Judges Wisely
16At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. 17One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. 18On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us.…

Cross References
Exodus 23:7
Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.

Deuteronomy 19:15-19
A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. / If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. ...

Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

Proverbs 18:17
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 21:28
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

Matthew 18:16
But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

Matthew 5:37
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.

Acts 5:3-4
Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? / Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”

Acts 5:9
“How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

Romans 3:4
Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”

2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

Ephesians 4:25
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,


Treasury of Scripture

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.

O my lord

Genesis 43:20
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

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1 Kings 3
1. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter
2. High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon
5. Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him,
10. preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor
16. Solomon's judgment makes him renowned














One of them said
This phrase introduces the narrative of two women who come before King Solomon. The Hebrew word for "said" is "אָמַר" (amar), which is a common verb used throughout the Old Testament to denote speaking or declaring. The context here is a legal setting, where the women are presenting their case to the king. This reflects the judicial role of the king in ancient Israel, where he was not only a ruler but also a judge who resolved disputes among the people.

Please, my lord
The use of "please" indicates a plea or request, showing the woman's respect and deference to King Solomon. The Hebrew word "אֲדוֹנִי" (adoni) for "my lord" is a term of respect and submission, acknowledging Solomon's authority and wisdom. This reflects the hierarchical structure of ancient Israelite society, where the king was seen as God's appointed leader, deserving of honor and reverence.

this woman and I live in the same house
The phrase highlights the shared living situation of the two women, which is central to the unfolding drama. In ancient Israel, it was not uncommon for multiple families or individuals to share a dwelling, especially in urban settings. This shared space sets the stage for the conflict, as it implies a close, yet potentially contentious, relationship between the two women.

and I had a baby
The mention of having a baby introduces the central issue of the narrative. The Hebrew word for "baby" is "יֶלֶד" (yeled), which can refer to a child or infant. The birth of a child is a significant event, often associated with joy and hope for the future. In this context, it also becomes a source of conflict, as the identity and survival of the child are contested.

while she was in the house
This phrase underscores the presence of the other woman during the birth, which is crucial to the story's development. The shared living arrangement and the timing of the birth are key elements in the dispute that arises. It also sets the stage for Solomon's wise judgment, as he must discern the truth in a situation where both women claim the child as their own.

Verse 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
One
הָֽאַחַת֙ (hā·’a·ḥaṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

woman
הָאִשָּׁ֤ה (hā·’iš·šāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

said,
וַתֹּ֜אמֶר (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Please,
בִּ֣י (bî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 994: Oh that!, with leave, if it please

my lord,
אֲדֹנִ֔י (’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

this
הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

woman
וְהָאִשָּׁ֣ה (wə·hā·’iš·šāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

and I
אֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

live
יֹשְׁבֹ֖ת (yō·šə·ḇōṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in the same
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

house,
בְּבַ֣יִת (bə·ḇa·yiṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

and I gave birth
וָאֵלֵ֥ד (wā·’ê·lêḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

while she [was]
עִמָּ֖הּ (‘im·māh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

in the house.
בַּבָּֽיִת׃ (bab·bā·yiṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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