Translations
Modern
The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword,
Traditional
And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.
Literal
And the king said, “Bring me a sword.” And they brought a sword before the face of the king.
Latin
Dixit ergo rex: Afferte mihi gladium. Cumque attulissent gladium coram rege,
Original
Hebrew
English
The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword,
Notes
Solomon's decision about the true mother of the living baby shows his wisdom in legal matters. First Kings 4–10 show his wisdom in all parts of his rule.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Courts and Trials King Kings, Books of First and Second Proverbs, Book of Solomon (Person)
Topics
Arbitration: The Two Harlots in the Presence of King Solomon Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Justice: Solomon Magistrates: should Judge Wisely Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by The True Mother of the Infant Brought to Solomon Rulers: Righteous: Solomon, in his Judgment Between the Two Women Who Claimed the Same Child Solomon: Justice of, Illustrated in his Judgment of the Two Prostitutes Tact: Solomon, in Arbitrating Between the Prostitutes Wisdom of Solomon