1 Kings 3:16 (KJV)

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Then came there two women that were harlots unto the king and stood before him
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two women. Le 19:29 De 23:17 Jos 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. Re 10:1

stood. Ex 18:13 Ex 18:16 Nu 27:2

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.

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