1 Kings 3:25
“And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then spake the woman, whose the living child was, unto the king,.... In haste, and with great vehemency, lest the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Divide the living child in two - This was apparently a very strange decision, and such as nothing could vindicate had it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 3:16-28
An instance is here given of Solomon's wisdom, to show that the grant lately made him had a real effect upon him. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Divide the living child According to Josephus, the order of the king was that both the living and the dead child should…