1 Kings 3:24 The king continued, "Bring me a sword." So they brought him a sword,

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New International Version
Then the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought a sword for the king.

New Living Translation
All right, bring me a sword.” So a sword was brought to the king.

English Standard Version
And the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So a sword was brought before the king.

Berean Standard Bible
The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword,

King James Bible
And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

New King James Version
Then the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

New American Standard Bible
And the king said, “Get me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

NASB 1995
The king said, “Get me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

NASB 1977
And the king said, “Get me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the king said, “Get me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

Amplified Bible
Then the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

Christian Standard Bible
The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought the sword to the king.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought the sword to the king.

American Standard Version
And the king said, Fetch me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

Contemporary English Version
Someone bring me a sword." A sword was brought, and Solomon ordered,

English Revised Version
And the king said, Fetch me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the king told his servants to bring him a sword. When they brought it,

Good News Translation
He sent for a sword, and when it was brought,

International Standard Version
"Somebody get me a sword." So they brought a sword to the king.

Majority Standard Bible
The king continued, ?Bring me a sword.? So they brought him a sword,

NET Bible
The king ordered, "Get me a sword!" So they placed a sword before the king.

New Heart English Bible
The king said, "Get me a sword." They brought a sword before the king.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

World English Bible
The king said, “Get me a sword.” So they brought a sword before the king.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the king says, “Take a sword for me”; and they bring the sword before the king,

Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith, 'Take for me a sword;' and they bring the sword before the king,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king will say, Take to me a sword. And they will bring the sword before the king.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The king therefore said: Bring me a sword. And when they had brought a sword before the king,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore the king said, “Bring a sword to me.” And when they had brought a sword before the king,

New American Bible
The king continued, “Get me a sword.” When they brought the sword before the king,

New Revised Standard Version
So the king said, “Bring me a sword,” and they brought a sword before the king.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King said: ”Bring me a sword.” And they brought a sword before the King.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the king said: 'Fetch me a sword.' And they brought a sword before the king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king said, Fetch a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Solomon Judges Wisely
…23Then the king replied, “This woman says, ‘My son is alive and yours is dead,’ but that woman says, ‘No, your son is dead and mine is alive.’ ” 24The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword, 25and the king declared, “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.”…

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Cross References

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 8:14-16
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. / By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 28:29
This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.

Daniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 2:40
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

Luke 2:52
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

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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

Berean Study Bible

The king continued
This phrase highlights the authority and wisdom of King Solomon, who is central to this narrative. Solomon, the son of David, was known for his God-given wisdom, which he famously requested from God in a dream (1 Kings 3:5-9). The Hebrew root for "king" is "melek," which signifies not just a ruler but one who is divinely appointed to lead. Solomon's continuation in speech indicates his active role in resolving the dispute, showcasing his leadership and the divine wisdom he was granted.

Bring me a sword
The request for a sword is pivotal in this narrative. The Hebrew word for "sword" is "chereb," which often symbolizes judgment and authority in the Old Testament. In the context of ancient Israel, a sword was not only a weapon but also a tool of justice. Solomon's call for a sword is a dramatic and unexpected move, reflecting his strategic thinking. It sets the stage for the revelation of true maternal love, as the sword becomes a means to discern the truth rather than to enact violence.

So they brought him a sword
The obedience of Solomon's servants in bringing the sword underscores the respect and authority he commanded as king. This action reflects the trust and confidence his court had in his judgment. Historically, the king's word was law, and the immediate compliance of his servants illustrates the centralized power of the monarchy in ancient Israel. This moment is crucial as it leads to the unfolding of Solomon's wise judgment, which would become renowned throughout the land and solidify his reputation as a wise and discerning ruler.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 24. - And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a [Heb. the; the sword, i.e., of the executioner, or the sword for which he asked] sword before the king.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The king
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

continued,
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Bring
קְח֣וּ (qə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

me a sword.”
חָ֑רֶב (ḥā·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

So they brought him
וַיָּבִ֥אוּ (way·yā·ḇi·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

a sword,
הַחֶ֖רֶב (ha·ḥe·reḇ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

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OT History: 1 Kings 3:24 The king said Get me a sword (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)