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1 Kings 3:16

1 Kings 3:16
Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the one woman said,.... Who was the plaintiff:

O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; pointing to the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Then came there two women - harlots - The word זנות zonoth, which we here, and in some other places, improperly…

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

Solomon's judgement between the two harlots, and the effect produced thereby (Not in Chronicles)

16. Then came,&c. We…

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