Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she yearned with compassion for her son. "My lord," she said, "give her the living baby. Please do not kill him!" But the other woman said, "He will not be mine or yours. Cut him in two!" Cross References Genesis 43:30Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep. 1 Kings 3:25 and the king declared, "Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other." 1 Kings 3:27 Then the king gave his ruling: "Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother." Isaiah 49:15 "Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Jeremiah 31:20 Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, surely I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him," declares the LORD. Hosea 11:8 How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! Chapter Outline 1. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter2. 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 Jump to Previous Bowels Child Divide Heart Kill Way YearnedJump to Next Bowels Child Divide Heart Kill Way Yearned |
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