1 Kgs 3:16

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two women.

Lev 19:29; Deut 23:17; Josh 2:1

harlots.

The word {zanoth,} rendered harlots, is here translated by the Targumist, the best judge in this case, {pundekon,} "tavern- keepers:" see on Jos 2:1.

Jud 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.

Exod 18:13; Exod 18:16; Num 27:2