1 Kings 3:16 net — Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.

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"Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him."

— 1 Kings 3:16, NET Bible

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1 Kings 3 — Context

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Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request– riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.

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If you follow my instructions by obeying my rules and regulations, just as your father David did, then I will grant you long life.”

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Solomon then woke up and realized it was a dream. He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant, offered up burnt sacrifices, presented peace offerings, and held a feast for all his servants.

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Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.

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

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Then three days after I had my baby, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there was no one else in the house except the two of us.

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This woman’s child suffocated during the night when she rolled on top of him.

1 Kings 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 3:16 say?
1 Kings 3:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.”
Where is 1 Kings 3:16 in the Bible?
1 Kings 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 3:16.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 3:16 in?
1 Kings 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 3:16?
1 Kings 3:16 reads (NET): “Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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