1 Kings 3:25

New International Reader's Version

Then he gave an order. He said, “Cut the living child in two. Give half to one woman and half to the other.”

Cross References

1 Kings 3:24

He continued, “Bring me a sword.” So a sword was brought to him.

1 Kings 3:26

The woman whose son was alive was filled with deep love for her son. She said to the king, “My master, please give her the living baby! Don’t kill him!” But the other woman said, “Neither one of us will have him. Cut him in two!”

Proverbs 25:8

don’t bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?