1 Kings 3:27

Then the King answered and said, Giue her the liuing child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the king said, "Give the first woman the living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then the king made answer and said, Give her the child, and do not put it to death; she is the mother of it.
- Basic English Bible

Then the king gave his ruling: "Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And the king answered and said, Give this one the living child, and in no wise put it to death: she is its mother.
- Darby Bible

The king answered, and said: Give the living child to this woman, and let it not be killed, for she is the mother thereof.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
- English Revised Version

Then the king answered, "Give her the living child, and in no way kill it. She is its mother."
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 3:27

3:27 She is the mother - As is evident from her natural affection tothe child, which she had rather have given away from her, than destroyed.