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King Solomon sits upon his lion-adorned throne in the royal court of Jerusalem as two women plead before him over a living child. A guard holds the baby near the steps while the true mother reaches forward in distress and the other woman argues her claim. The gathered court watches as Solomon’s raised hand commands attention and judgment. The scene portrays the famous case from 1 Kings 3:16-28, where Solomon tests the women by ordering the child divided, revealing the real mother through her mercy. The account exalts the wisdom of God given to the king: justice is not mere procedure, but discernment that exposes truth and protects life. Suitable for teaching on biblical wisdom, righteous judgment, motherhood, justice, leadership, and the reign of Solomon.