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Berean Standard Bible

“When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.”

1 Kings 3:28

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Two women came before the young King Solomon, each claiming the same baby. Solomon called for a sword to divide the child, and the true mother gave up her claim to save the baby's life, revealing her love and settling the case.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

World English Bible (WEB)

All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king; for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

King James Version (KJV)

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And news of this decision which the king had made went through all Israel; and they had fear of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to give decisions.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y todo Israel oyó aquel juicio que había dado el rey: y temieron al rey, porque vieron que había en él sabiduría de Dios para juzgar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pronto se difundió este suceso y la sabia decisión del rey por toda la nación, y todo el pueblo estaba asombrado, porque comprendieron la gran sabiduría que Dios le había dado al rey para hacer justicia.

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