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1 Kings 3:16

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two women: Leviticus 19:29; Deuteronomy 23:17; Joshua 2:1

harlots: The word zanoth:, rendered harlots, is here translated by the Targumist, the best judge in this case, pundekon:, "tavern-keepers." See note on Joshua 2:1, and see note on Judges 11:1. Had these women been harlots, it is not likely that they would have dared to appear before Solomon; nor is it likely that such persons would have been permitted in the reign of David. Their husbands might at this time have been following their necessary occupations in distant parts.

stood: Exodus 18:13, Exodus 18:16; Numbers 27:2

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