1 Kings 3:17

17 The one woman said, "My master, this woman and I live in the same house. While we were living together, I had a baby.

1 Kings 3:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 3:17

And the one woman said
Who was the plaintiff: O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house;
pointing to the defendant, who stood by her: and I was delivered of a child with her in the house;
she being present at the delivery, and she only, as it should seem.

1 Kings 3:17 In-Context

15 Solomon woke up - what a dream! He returned to Jerusalem, took his place before the Chest of the Covenant of God, and worshiped by sacrificing Whole-Burnt-Offerings and Peace-Offerings. Then he laid out a banquet for everyone in his service.
16 The very next thing, two prostitutes showed up before the king.
17 The one woman said, "My master, this woman and I live in the same house. While we were living together, I had a baby.
18 Three days after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone - there wasn't anyone else in the house except for the two of us.
19 The infant son of this woman died one night when she rolled over on him in her sleep.
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