1Ki 3:16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 3:16-28: 3:16-28 Solomon’s judgment concerning the real mother of the living baby illustrates his wisdom in cases of civil jurisprudence. Chapters 4–10 illustrate his wisdom in all areas of his rule. 3:16 prostitutes: While the law condemned prostitution (Lev 19:29 ; Deut 23:18 ), it still existed in ancient Israel. Though these women were of the most despised class of women in Israelite society, Solomon demonstrated his kindness and availability to all people by dealing justice to them as mothers, not as prostitutes.

a3:16-28►

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dLev 19:29►

eDeut 23:18►

‏ 1 Kings 3:16

Summary for 1Kgs 3:16-28: 3:16-28 ^a Solomon’s judgment concerning the real mother of the living baby illustrates his wisdom in cases of civil jurisprudence. Chapters 4–10 ^b illustrate his wisdom in all areas of his rule. 3:16 ^c prostitutes: While the law condemned prostitution (Lev 19:29 ^d; Deut 23:18 ^e), it still existed in ancient Israel. Though these women were of the most despised class of women in Israelite society, Solomon demonstrated his kindness and availability to all people by dealing justice to them as mothers, not as prostitutes.