King Solomon's Justice - A Moral Story

King Solomon's Justice

Discover the wisdom of King Solomon as he solves a complex problem with his profound understanding of human nature.

The Wise King Solomon

King Solomon, the son of David, was known for his extraordinary wisdom. One day, two women came to him, each claiming to be the mother of a child. They both wanted King Solomon to decide who the real mother was.

The Judgment

Solomon thought carefully and then requested a sword. He ordered his servants to cut the baby in half and give one half to each woman. The room fell silent as the women listened to his words. It was a heartbreaking suggestion, but Solomon had a plan.

The Reveal

One of the women immediately pleaded with Solomon to spare the child, offering to give up her claim if it meant saving the baby. The other woman, however, agreed to Solomon’s plan and said the baby could be divided between them.

Solomon’s Wisdom

From this, Solomon immediately knew who the real mother was—the woman who cared enough to sacrifice her claim in order to save the child. The true mother, moved by love, could never agree to harm the child.

Pearls of Wisdom

1. What did the women say?

One woman told King Solomon to cut the baby in half, while the other woman begged for the child to be spared and offered to let the other woman have the baby.

2. How did King Solomon know who the baby's true mother was?

King Solomon knew that the real mother would never agree to harm her child. The woman who pleaded for the baby to be spared was the true mother.

💡 Moral: True love and wisdom go hand in hand. Sometimes, understanding the heart's desire reveals the truth.

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