1 Kings 3:26

New Century Version

The real mother of the living child was full of love for her son. So she said to the king, “Please, my master, don’t kill him! Give the baby to her!” But the other woman said, “Neither of us will have him. Cut him into two pieces!”

Cross References

Genesis 43:30

Then Joseph hurried off because he had to hold back the tears when he saw his brother Benjamin. So Joseph went into his room and cried there.

1 Kings 3:25

he said, “Cut the living baby into two pieces, and give each woman half.”

1 Kings 3:27

Then King Solomon said, “Don’t kill him. Give the baby to the first woman, because she is the real mother.”

Psalm 39:3

I became very angry inside, and as I thought about it, my anger burned. So I spoke:

Isaiah 49:15

The Lord answers, “Can a woman forget the baby she nurses? Can she feel no kindness for the child to which she gave birth? Even if she could forget her children, I will not forget you.

Jeremiah 31:20

“You know that Israel is my dear son, The child I love. Yes, I often speak against Israel, but I still remember him. I love him very much, and I want to comfort him,” says the Lord.

Hosea 11:8

“Israel, how can I give you up? How can I give you away, Israel? I don’t want to make you like Admah or treat you like Zeboiim. My heart beats for you, and my love for you stirs up my pity.

Romans 1:31

They are foolish, they do not keep their promises, and they show no kindness or mercy to others.

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:1

Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit? Do you have mercy and kindness?

2 Timothy 3:3

They will not love others, will refuse to forgive, will gossip, and will not control themselves. They will be cruel, will hate what is good,

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.