1 Kings 3:26

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The second woman said, “Yes, cut him in two. Then neither of us will have him.” But the first woman, the real mother, loved her son and said to the king, “Please, sir, don’t kill the baby! Give him to her.”

Cross References

Isaiah 49:15

But the Lord says, “Can a woman forget her baby? Can she forget the child who came from her body? Even if she can forget her children, I cannot forget you.

Jeremiah 31:20

The Lord says, “You know that Ephraim is my dear son. I love that child. Yes, I often criticized Ephraim, but I still think about him. I love him very much, and I really do want to comfort him.

1 John 3:17

Suppose a believer who is rich enough to have all the necessities of life sees a fellow believer who is poor and does not have even basic needs. What if the rich believer does not help the poor one? Then it is clear that God’s love is not in that person’s heart.

Genesis 43:30

Joseph felt a strong desire to show his brother Benjamin that he loved him. He was about to cry and didn’t want his brothers to see him, so he ran into his private room and cried there.

Hosea 11:8

“Ephraim, I don’t want to give you up. Israel, I want to protect you. I don’t want to make you like Admah. I don’t want to make you like Zeboiim. I am changing my mind. My love for you is too strong.

Philippians 2:1

Think about what we have in Christ: the encouragement he has brought us, the comfort of his love, our sharing in his Spirit, and the mercy and kindness he has shown us. If you enjoy these blessings,

Philippians 1:8

God knows that I want very much to see you. I love all of you with the love of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:3

They will have no love for others and will refuse to forgive anyone. They will talk about others to hurt them and will have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good.

Romans 1:31

they are foolish, they don’t keep their promises, and they show no kindness or mercy to others.

Psalm 39:3

I was very angry, and the more I thought about it, the angrier I became. So I said something.

1 Kings 3:25

He told the servant, “Cut the living baby in two and give one half of the baby to each woman.”

1 Kings 3:27

Then King Solomon said, “Stop, don’t kill the baby. Give him to this woman. She is the real mother.”