1 Kings 3:26

Contemporary English Version 1995

“Please don't kill my son,” the baby's mother screamed. “Your Majesty, I love him very much, but give him to her. Just don't kill him.” The other woman shouted, “Go ahead and cut him in half. Then neither of us will have the baby.”

Cross References

Isaiah 49:15

The Lord answered, “Could a mother forget a child who nurses at her breast? Could she fail to love an infant who came from her own body? Even if a mother could forget, I will never forget you.

Jeremiah 31:20

People of Israel, you are my own dear children. Don't I love you best of all? Though I often make threats, I want you to be near me, so I will have mercy on you. I, the Lord, have spoken.

1 John 3:17

If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God.

Genesis 43:30

Then, because of his love for Benjamin, he rushed off to his room and cried.

Hosea 11:8

Israel, I can't let you go. I can't give you up. How could I possibly destroy you as I did the towns of Admah and Zeboiim? I just can't do it. My feelings for you are much too strong.

Philippians 2:1

Christ encourages you, and his love comforts you. God's Spirit unites you, and you are concerned for others.

Philippians 1:8

God himself knows how much I want to see you. He knows I care for you in the same way Christ Jesus does.

2 Timothy 3:3

heartless, and hateful. Their words will be cruel, and they will have no self-control or pity. These people will hate everything good.

Romans 1:31

They are stupid, unreliable, and don't have any love or pity for others.

Psalm 39:3

I felt a fire burning inside, and the more I thought, the more it burned, until at last I said:

1 Kings 3:25

“Cut the baby in half! That way each of you can have part of him.”

1 Kings 3:27

Solomon said, “Don't kill the baby.” Then he pointed to the first woman, “She is his real mother. Give the baby to her.”