1 Kings 3:16

Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him.

Cross-reference

Exodus 18:13 shows Moses sitting to judge the people—a direct parallel to Solomon judging the two women in this scene.

Exodus 18:16 describes Moses judging between people—the same judicial function Solomon performs here with the two prostitutes.

Numbers 27:2 records Zelophehad's daughters coming before Moses to plead their case—a parallel to the women bringing their dispute to Solomon.

Deuteronomy 17:8 Historical context

Deuteronomy 17:8 instructs bringing hard cases to the central court — Solomon here acts as that final judge, exemplifying the law.

In 2 Samuel 15:2, Absalom deceitfully acts as judge to win allegiance — contrasting with Solomon's legitimate and wise judgment here.

Exodus 18:26 shows judges handling easy cases while Moses took hard ones — here Solomon personally hears this difficult case, contrasting delegation with direct judgment.