Question 9
Solomon and the Divided KingdomThe mother of the living child asked Solomon to give the child to the other woman because
- A.killing the child would serve no useful purpose
- B.her heart yearned for the child
- C.she was confident that the king would ensure justice
- D.she believed the child would recognize her at maturity.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (her heart yearned for the child)
Explanation
The real mother's heart yearned for her son, so she begged that he be given to the other woman rather than killed (1 Kings 3:26).