1 Kings 3:18
New International Version
The third day after my child was born, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there was no one in the house but the two of us.

New Living Translation
Three days later this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there were only two of us in the house.

English Standard Version
Then on the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. And we were alone. There was no one else with us in the house; only we two were in the house.

Berean Standard Bible
On 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.

King James Bible
And it came to pass the third day after that I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house.

New King James Version
Then it happened, the third day after I had given birth, that this woman also gave birth. And we were together; no one was with us in the house, except the two of us in the house.

New American Standard Bible
And it happened on the third day after I gave birth, that this woman also gave birth to a child, and we were together. There was no stranger with us in the house, only the two of us in the house.

NASB 1995
“It happened on the third day after I gave birth, that this woman also gave birth to a child, and we were together. There was no stranger with us in the house, only the two of us in the house.

NASB 1977
“And it happened on the third day after I gave birth, that this woman also gave birth to a child, and we were together. There was no stranger with us in the house, only the two of us in the house.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it happened on the third day after I gave birth, that this woman also gave birth to a child, and we were together. There was no stranger with us in the house, only the two of us in the house.

Amplified Bible
And on the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. And we were [alone] together; no one else was with us in the house, just we two.

Christian Standard Bible
On the third day after I gave birth, she also had a baby and we were alone. No one else was with us in the house; just the two of us were there.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the third day after I gave birth, she also had a baby and we were alone. No one else was with us in the house; just the two of us were there.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass the third day after I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also; and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house.

Contemporary English Version
and three days later her baby was born. Nobody else was there with us.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass the third day after I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also; and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Two days later this woman also gave birth [to a son]. We were alone. No one else was with us. Just the two of us were in the house.

Good News Translation
Two days after my child was born, she also gave birth to a baby boy. Only the two of us were there in the house--no one else was present.

International Standard Version
Three days later, this woman also gave birth. We lived alone there. There was nobody else with us in the house. It was just the two of us.

Majority Standard Bible
On 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.

NET Bible
Then three days after I had my baby, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there was no one else in the house except the two of us.

New Heart English Bible
It happened the third day after I delivered, that this woman delivered also. We were together. There was no stranger with us in the house, just us two in the house.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass the third day after I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save us two in the house.

World English Bible
The third day after I delivered, this woman delivered also. We were together. There was no stranger with us in the house, just us two in the house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it comes to pass on the third day of my bringing forth, that this woman also brings forth, and we [are] together, there is no stranger with us in the house, except the two of us, in the house.

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass on the third day of my bringing forth, that this woman also bringeth forth, and we are together, there is no stranger with us in the house, save we two, in the house.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in the third day after I brought forth, and also this woman will bring forth: and we together, and no stranger with us in the house besides we two in the house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the third day, after that I was delivered, she also was delivered, and we were together, and no other person with us in the house, only we two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, on the third day after I gave birth, she also gave birth. And we were together, with no other person with us in the house, only the two of us.

New American Bible
On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. We were alone; no one else was in the house with us; only the two of us were in the house.

New Revised Standard Version
Then on the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. We were together; there was no one else with us in the house, only the two of us were in the house.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And on the third day after I was delivered, this woman was delivered also; and we were together in the house; there was no stranger with us, only we two in the house.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And after three days when I gave birth, this woman also gave birth, and we were together in the house, and there was no male stranger with us, but only we two in the house.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass the third day after I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also; and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass on the third day after I was delivered, this woman also was delivered: and we were together; and there was no one with us besides our two selves in the house.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Solomon Judges Wisely
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. 18 On 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. 19During the night this woman’s son died because she rolled over on him.…

Cross References
Genesis 30:1-2
When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”

Genesis 38:27-30
When the time came for Tamar to give birth, there were twins in her womb. / And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. “This one came out first,” she announced. / But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. ...

Exodus 1:15-21
Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, / “When you help the Hebrew women give birth, observe them on the birthstools. If the child is a son, kill him; but if it is a daughter, let her live.” / The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live. ...

1 Samuel 1:6-7
Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her. / And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the LORD, her rival taunted her until she wept and would not eat.

2 Samuel 12:15-18
After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. / David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground. / The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them. ...

2 Kings 4:17-20
But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her. / And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters. / “My head! My head!” he complained to his father. So his father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.” ...

Job 3:11-16
Why did I not perish at birth; why did I not die as I came from the womb? / Why were there knees to receive me, and breasts that I should be nursed? / For now I would be lying down in peace; I would be asleep and at rest ...

Psalm 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 49:15
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you!

Jeremiah 31:15
This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 2:16-18
When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. / Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 19:13-14
Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Mark 10:13-16
Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ...

Luke 1:57-58
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. / Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.


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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














On the third day
The phrase "on the third day" often signifies a period of completion or divine intervention in the Bible. In Hebrew culture, the number three can symbolize completeness or stability. This timing sets the stage for the unfolding drama, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the situation. It also subtly hints at the divine orchestration behind the events that will lead to Solomon's wise judgment.

after I gave birth
Childbirth in ancient Israel was a significant event, often surrounded by community and family support. The personal nature of this statement highlights the vulnerability and isolation of the speaker. In the Hebrew context, giving birth was not only a physical act but also a spiritual and communal one, reflecting God's blessing and the continuation of His covenant people.

this woman also gave birth
The mention of "this woman" introduces the second mother, setting up the relational dynamic and conflict. The parallelism in their experiences underscores the shared humanity and the potential for misunderstanding and conflict. In the biblical narrative, women often play crucial roles in revealing deeper truths and moral lessons, as seen in this story.

We were alone
The isolation of the two women is significant. In ancient times, being alone during such a critical life event was unusual and suggests a lack of support or community. This detail heightens the tension and drama, as there are no witnesses to verify the events, making the situation ripe for Solomon's discerning judgment.

and there was no one else with us in the house
This repetition emphasizes the solitude and the lack of external validation or testimony. In biblical law, the presence of witnesses was crucial for establishing truth. The absence of others places the burden of discernment squarely on Solomon, highlighting his role as a wise and divinely appointed judge.

just the two of us
The phrase "just the two of us" reinforces the intimate and personal nature of the conflict. It also serves to focus the narrative on the relationship between the two women, their shared experiences, and the ensuing dispute. This intimacy invites readers to consider the deeper moral and ethical implications of the story, as well as the wisdom required to navigate such personal and complex situations.

Verse 18. - And it came to pass the third day after that I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the house. [Emphasis is laid on this fact, as showing the possibility of the fraud and the impossibility of producing proof. Hebrew women have always required but little assistance in childbearing. That which is written in Exodus 1:19 is true to this day.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁי֙ (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

day
בַּיּ֤וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

after I gave birth,
לְלִדְתִּ֔י (lə·liḏ·tî)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

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

also
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

had a baby.
וַתֵּ֖לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

We
וַאֲנַ֣חְנוּ (wa·’ă·naḥ·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural
Strong's 587: We

were alone,
יַחְדָּ֗ו (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

with
אִתָּ֙נוּ֙ (’it·tā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

no
אֵֽין־ (’ên-)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

one
זָ֤ר (zār)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2114: To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery

in the house
בַּבַּ֔יִת (bab·ba·yiṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

but
זוּלָתִ֥י (zū·lā·ṯî)
Preposition
Strong's 2108: Scattering, removal, except

the two
שְׁתַּֽיִם־ (šə·ta·yim-)
Number - fd
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

of us.
אֲנַ֖חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū)
Pronoun - first person common plural
Strong's 587: We


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