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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she arose at midnight,.... Perceiving what she had done, that she had overlaid her child, and it was dead; either…
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
overlaid it And so smothered it, while both mother and child were asleep.