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The living one is my son; the dead one is yours.&#8221 But the first one insisted, &#8220No! The dead one is yours; the living one is mine.&#8221 And so they argued before the king. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the other woman interrupted, “It certainly was your son, and the living child is mine.” “No,” the first woman said, “the living child is mine, and the dead one is yours.” And so they argued back and forth before the king. <a href="/esv/1_kings/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the other woman said, “No, the living child is mine, and the dead child is yours.” The first said, “No, the dead child is yours, and the living child is mine.” Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “No,” said the other woman, “the living one is my son and the dead one is your son.” But the first woman insisted, “No, the dead one is yours and the living one is mine.” So they argued before the king. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the king. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the other woman said, “No! But the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.” And the first woman said, “No! But the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.” Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the other woman said, “No! For the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.” But the first woman said, “No! For the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.” So they spoke before the king. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the other woman said, &#8220No! For the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.&#8221 But the first woman said, &#8220No! For the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.&#8221 Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the other woman said, “No! For the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.” But the first woman said, “No! For the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.” Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the other woman said, “No! For the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.” But the first woman said, “No! For the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.” Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/amp/1_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the other woman said, “No! For my son is the one who is living, and your son is the dead one.” But the first woman said, “No! For your son is the dead one, and my son is the living one.” [This is how] they were speaking before the king. <a href="/csb/1_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “No,” the other woman said. “My son is the living one; your son is the dead one.” The first woman said, “No, your son is the dead one; my son is the living one.” So they argued before the king. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> No,&#8221 the other woman said. &#8220My son is the living one; your son is the dead one.&#8221 The first woman said, &#8220No, your son is the dead one; my son is the living one.&#8221 So they argued before the king. <a href="/asv/1_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the king. <a href="/cev/1_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "No!" the other woman shouted. "He was your son. My baby is alive!" "The dead baby is yours," the first woman yelled. "Mine is alive!" They argued back and forth in front of Solomon, <a href="/erv/1_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the king. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The other woman said, "No! My son is alive-your son is dead." The first woman kept on saying, "No! Your son is dead-my son is alive." So they argued in front of the king. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the other woman said, "No! The living child is mine, and the dead one is yours!" The first woman answered back, "No! The dead child is yours, and the living one is mine!" And so they argued before the king. <a href="/isv/1_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Not so," claimed the other woman. "The living child is my son, and the dead one is yours." But the first woman said, "Not so! The dead child is your son and the living one is my son." This is what they testified before the king. <a href="/net/1_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The other woman said, "No! My son is alive; your son is dead!" But the first woman replied, "No, your son is dead; my son is alive." Each presented her case before the king. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The other woman said, "No; but the living is my son, and the dead is your son." This said, "No; but the dead is your son, and the living is my son." Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the other woman said, No; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spoke before the king.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> “No,” said the other woman, “the living one is my son and the dead one is your son.” But the first woman insisted, “No, the dead one is yours and the living one is mine.” So they argued before the king. <a href="/web/1_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a> The other woman said, “No! But the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.” The first one said, “No! But the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.” They argued like this before the king. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the other woman says, “No, but my son [is] the living, and your son the dead”; and this [one] says, “No, but your son [is] the dead, and my son the living.” And they speak before the king. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the other woman saith, 'Nay, but my son is the living, and thy son the dead;' and this one saith, 'Nay, but thy son is the dead, and my son the living.' And they speak before the king. <a href="/slt/1_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the other woman will say, Nay; for my son the living, and thy son the dead. And this said, No; for thy son the dead, and my son the living. And they spake before the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the other woman answered: It is not so as thou sayest, but thy child is dead, and mine is alive. On the contrary she said: Thou liest: for my child liveth, and thy child is dead. And in this manner they strove before the king. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the other woman responded: “It is not such as you say. Instead, your son is dead, but mine is alive.” To the contrary, she said: “You are lying. For my son lives, and your son is dead.” And in this manner, they were contending before the king. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The other woman answered, “No! The living one is my son, the dead one is yours.” But the first kept saying, “No! the dead one is your son, the living one is mine!” Thus they argued before the king. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the other woman said, “No, the living son is mine, and the dead son is yours.” The first said, “No, the dead son is yours, and the living son is mine.” So they argued before the king.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the other woman said, It is not so; but the living is my son, and the dead is your son. And this one said, It is not so; the dead is your son, and the living is my son. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And this other woman said: “It was not this way! My son is alive and your son is dead!” And she was saying: “It is not so!” Your son is dead and my son is alive!” And they were arguing before the King.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the other woman said: 'Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son.' And this said: 'No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son.' Thus they spoke before the king. <a href="/sep/1_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the other woman said, No, but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. So they spoke before the king. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/3-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1350" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/3.htm">Solomon Judges Wisely</a> …21The next morning, when I got up to nurse my son, I discovered he was dead. But when I examined him, I realized that he was not the son I had borne.” 22<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“No,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: ḵî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: hā·’a·ḥe·reṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">woman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ha·ḥay (Art:: N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">“the living one is</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ham·mêṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and the dead one is</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nêḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">your son.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: wə·zōṯ (Conj-w:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">But the first woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ō·me·reṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">insisted,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“No,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: ḵî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ham·mêṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">the dead one is</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">yours</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: he·ḥāy (Art:: N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">and the living one is</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">mine.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wat·tə·ḏab·bê·rə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">So they argued</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king.</a> 23Then the king replied, “This woman says, ‘My son is alive and yours is dead,’ but that woman says, ‘No, your son is dead and mine is alive.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Exodus 23:7</a> Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty. <a href="/deuteronomy/19-16.htm">Deuteronomy 19:16-19</a> If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. / The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, ... <a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Proverbs 12:19</a> Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. <a href="/proverbs/14-5.htm">Proverbs 14:5</a> An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Proverbs 19:5</a> A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. <a href="/proverbs/19-9.htm">Proverbs 19:9</a> A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. <a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm">Proverbs 21:28</a> A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Isaiah 59:4</a> No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Jeremiah 9:5</a> Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. <a href="/zechariah/8-17.htm">Zechariah 8:17</a> do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a> Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. <a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Matthew 19:18</a> “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Mark 10:19</a> You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’” <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Luke 18:20</a> You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the other woman said, No; but the living is my son, and the dead is your son. And this said, No; but the dead is your son, and the living is my son. Thus they spoke before the king.Nay<a href="/1_kings/3-23.htm">1 Kings 3:23,24</a> Then said the king, The one saith, This is my son that liveth, and thy son is the dead: and the other saith, Nay; but thy son is the dead, and my son is the living… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-17.htm">First</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Insisted</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-23.htm">Child</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-23.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Insisted</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 3</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/3-2.htm">High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, </a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor</a> 16. <a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">Solomon's judgment makes him renowned</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“No,” said the other woman, This phrase introduces the dispute between two women, highlighting the tension and conflict. In the ancient Near Eastern context, women often had limited legal rights, making their appeal to King Solomon significant. The narrative sets the stage for Solomon's wisdom to be demonstrated.“the living one is my son and the dead one is your son.” The claim of the second woman reflects the deep maternal bond and the desperation of a mother to protect her child. This situation underscores the value of life and the maternal instinct, which is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the story of Hagar and Ishmael (<a href="/genesis/21-16.htm">Genesis 21:16</a>).But the first woman insisted, The persistence of the first woman indicates her determination and belief in her claim. This reflects the biblical theme of perseverance in seeking justice, as seen in the parable of the persistent widow (<a href="/luke/18.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a>).“No, the dead one is yours and the living one is mine.” The repetition of the claim by the first woman emphasizes the conflict and the challenge faced by Solomon. This mirrors the biblical principle of truth being established by multiple witnesses (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>), though here it is complicated by the lack of witnesses.So they argued before the king. The setting before the king highlights the role of the monarch as a judge and arbiter of justice, a common role for kings in the ancient world. This scene foreshadows Solomon's renowned wisdom, which is a fulfillment of God's promise to him (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>). Solomon's judgment in this case is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate judge and source of wisdom (<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel, known for his wisdom, who is presiding over the case. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_first_woman.htm">The First Woman</a> One of the two women who came to King Solomon, claiming the living child as her own. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_second_woman.htm">The Second Woman</a> The other woman involved in the dispute, also claiming the living child as her own. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_living_child.htm">The Living Child</a> The baby who is at the center of the dispute between the two women. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_dead_child.htm">The Dead Child</a> The baby who has died, leading to the conflict between the two women.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_godly_wisdom.htm">The Value of Godly Wisdom</a> Solomon's ability to discern the truth in a complex situation highlights the importance of seeking wisdom from God. Believers are encouraged to pray for wisdom in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_truth_and_justice.htm">The Nature of Truth and Justice</a> The dispute between the two women underscores the challenge of discerning truth. Christians are called to uphold truth and justice, relying on God's guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discernment_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Discernment in Leadership</a> Solomon's handling of the case demonstrates the necessity of discernment in leadership. Leaders in all areas of life should seek God's wisdom to make fair and just decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a> The account illustrates the destructive nature of lies and deceit. Believers are reminded of the importance of honesty and integrity in their relationships. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_mother's_love.htm">The Power of a Mother's Love</a> The genuine mother's willingness to give up her claim to save her child reflects the depth of a mother's love. This can be a reflection of God's sacrificial love for His children.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 3</a> <a href="/q/how_did_solomon_solve_the_mothers'_dispute.htm">How did Solomon resolve the dispute between two mothers?</a> <a href="/q/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_2_10_mean.htm">Who was Bathsheba in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/which_son_of_david_is_jesus_from.htm">Jesus descended from which son of David? Solomon (Matthew 1:6) Nathan(Luke3:31)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And the other woman said, Nay, but the living is my son and the dead is thy son. And this said, No, but the dead is thy son and the living is my son. [It is somewhat difficult to account for the pertinacious claim to the child, preferred even before the king by the pretended mother. The most probable explanation is, that having taken the child in the first instance on the spur of the moment, in order to avoid the reproach of having killed her offspring by her clumsiness and neglect, she found it difficult to draw back from her false position - which indeed she could not do without owning herself both child stealer and liar - and so she put on a bold face and maintained the imposture even before the monarch himself. That she did not really care for the child is evident from ver. 26.] Thus they spake [Heb. "And they spake," i.e., affirmed and contradicted] before the king. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/3-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“No,” לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no said וַתֹּאמֶר֩ (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the other הָאַחֶ֜רֶת (hā·’a·ḥe·reṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other woman, הָאִשָּׁ֨ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female “the living one [is] הַחַי֙ (ha·ḥay) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life my son בְּנִ֤י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and the dead one [is] הַמֵּ֔ת (ham·mêṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill your son.” וּבְנֵ֣ךְ (ū·ḇə·nêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son But the first woman וְזֹ֤את (wə·zōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, insisted, אֹמֶ֙רֶת֙ (’ō·me·reṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “No, לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no the dead one [is] הַמֵּ֖ת (ham·mêṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill yours בְּנֵ֥ךְ (bə·nêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and the living one [is] הֶחָ֑י (he·ḥāy) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life mine.” וּבְנִ֣י (ū·ḇə·nî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son So they argued וַתְּדַבֵּ֖רְנָה (wat·tə·ḏab·bê·rə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the king. הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/3-22.htm">1 Kings 3:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-22.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 3:22 The other woman said No (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 3:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 3:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/3-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 3:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 3:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>