26 The woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she felt great compassion 3:26 Lit because her compassion grew hot, 3:26 Gn 43:30; Jr 31:20; Hs 11:8 for her son. "My lord, give her the living baby," she said, "but please don’t have him killed! "
But the other one said, "He will not be mine or yours. Cut him in two! "