1 Kings 3:27

1 Kings 3:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. Do not kill him; she is his mother.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

27Then the king replied, “Give 3:27 Lit her the livingthe first woman the living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

27Then the king said, “Give the first woman the living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

27Then the king said, “Give the first woman [who is pleading for his life] the living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

27Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

27Then the king made his decision. He said, “Give the living baby to the first woman. Don’t kill him. She’s his mother.”

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