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The king said, Get me a sword. They brought a sword before the king.
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A Shocking Command
Commentators note the startling nature of Solomon's command. By calling for a sword, he created a moment of confusion and suspense in the court. This dramatic act was a prelude to revealing his divine wisdom, showing that God's methods can often seem strange before their purpose is revealed.
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Reformed Baptist
And the king said, bring me a sword The design of which might not at first appear to the court, and it might be thou…
Presbyterian
An instance of Solomon's wisdom is given. Notice the difficulty of the case. To find out the true mother, he could not try which the child loved be…
