26 The woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she felt great compassion[a](A) for her son. “My lord, give her the living baby,” she said, “but please don’t have him killed!”

But the other one said, “He will not be mine or yours. Cut him in two!”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 3:26 Lit because her compassion grew hot

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Outreach Bible, Large Print Edition, 36 copies
CSB Outreach Bible, Large Print Edition, 36 copies
Retail: $287.64
Our Price: $197.64
Save: $90.00 (31%)
CSB Spurgeon Study Bible, Cloth Over Board
CSB Spurgeon Study Bible, Cloth Over Board
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $36.99
Save: $13.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Study Bible, Dark Brown, Genuine Leather,  Thumb-Indexed
CSB Study Bible, Dark Brown, Genuine Leather, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $99.99
Our Price: $73.99
Save: $26.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars