1 Kings 3:17

17 One of them said, "My master, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me.

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. He realized he had been dreaming. He returned to Jerusalem. He stood in front of the ark of the LORD's covenant. He sacrificed burnt offerings and friendship offerings. Then he gave a big dinner for all of his officials.

16 Two prostitutes came to the king. They stood in front of him.

17 One of them said, "My master, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me.

18 Three days after my child was born, this woman also had a baby. We were alone. There wasn't anyone in the house but the two of us.

19 "During the night this woman's baby died. It happened because she was lying on top of him.