Completing Story: Judgement of King Solomon (With Moral & Explanation)

Completing Story on Judgement of King Solomon

‍Symbolic Image of King Solomon's Judgement

In this post, the first section is written in very simple language so that students from primary level to Class 8, JSC, SSC, and HSC can easily understand it. Readers who want a more detailed and expanded version of the story will find it in the next section.

Easy version of the Completing Story on Judgement of King Solomon

Read the following outlines and develop them into a complete story. Give a suitable title to it.

Two women came to King Solomon with a child, each claiming to be the child’s mother—Solomon ordered the child to be but in two—each to be given one half—one woman wailed and threw herself at the feet of the King requesting him to give the child alive to the other woman—the child was handed over to the real mother.

Answer:

Judgement of King Solomon

Once two quarrelling women came to King Solomon with a baby. Each of them claimed to be the child’s mother. Solomon asked them different questions to decide the dispute but it came to nothing. Finding no other way to solve the problem Solomon ordered to cut the child in two halves. An executioner was sent for. Solomon said to the executioner, “Cut the child in two equal halves and then give one half to each of them. On hearing the order one of the women began to wail. Throwing herself at the feet of the King she said, “Please, don’t cut the baby, give the child alive to the other woman. I don’t claim the child.” The other woman remained silent. So, King Solomon could make out who the real mother was and handed over the child to the wailing woman who was the real mother. The false mother was duly punished.

Moral: True love is selfless.

Short Version of the Story (For Weak Students)

Two women came to King Solomon claiming the same baby. The king ordered the baby to be cut into two halves. Hearing this, one woman begged the king to give the baby to the other woman to save its life. The other woman stayed silent. The king realized the crying woman was the real mother and gave the baby to her. The false woman was punished.

Moral: True love is selfless.

Expanded version of the Completing Story on Judgement of King Solomon

Read the following outlines and develop them into a complete story

Two women came to King Solomon with a child — each claiming to be the child’s mother — Solomon ordered the child to be cut into two — one woman begged the king to give the child alive to the other woman — the real mother was discovered.
Answer:

Judgement of King Solomon

Long ago, King Solomon was famous throughout the world for his wisdom and sense of justice. People from distant lands came to his court whenever they faced difficult problems that no one else could solve.

One day, two women came to the royal court carrying a small baby. Both of them looked tired and worried. They stood before the king and each of them claimed that the baby was her own child.

The first woman stepped forward and said,
“Your Majesty, this woman and I live in the same house. We both gave birth to babies only a few days apart. But one night, her baby died while sleeping. She secretly exchanged her dead baby with my living child while I was asleep. Now she is claiming that my baby is hers.”

The second woman quickly protested,
“No, Your Majesty! She is lying. My baby is alive, and the dead child belonged to her!”

The court became silent. Everyone was confused. There was no witness, no proof, and no way to identify the real mother. The ministers whispered among themselves, unable to find any solution.

King Solomon listened carefully to both women. He asked them many questions, but both of them kept insisting that the baby was theirs. The problem seemed impossible to solve.

After thinking for a while, the king ordered an executioner to come to the court with a sharp sword.

Everyone in the court was shocked.

King Solomon said in a calm voice,
“Since both women claim the child, cut the baby into two equal halves. Give one half to each woman.”

The court fell into complete silence. The ministers were stunned. The executioner stepped forward with the sword.

Suddenly, one of the women cried out in pain and threw herself at the king’s feet. With tears in her eyes, she begged,

“Please, Your Majesty! Do not kill the baby. Give the child to the other woman. I give up my claim. Let the baby live!”

The other woman remained silent and showed no emotion.

At once, King Solomon smiled. He raised his hand and stopped the executioner.

“The woman who begged to save the child is the real mother,” he declared.
“A true mother would never allow her child to die.”

The baby was handed over to the real mother, and the false woman was punished for her dishonesty.

Everyone in the court praised the wisdom of King Solomon. His fame spread even further across the land.

Moral of the Story

- True love is selfless and always ready to sacrifice.
Or,
- A real mother’s love is greater than anything in the world.

Why This Story Is Important for Students

This completing story is very popular in school and college exams in Bangladesh. It teaches students:

How to develop a story from outlines

How to write moral stories in exams

How to describe characters and dialogue

How to conclude a story with a moral lesson

This story is often asked in:

SSC English First Paper

HSC English First Paper

JSC/School Exams

How to Write Completing Story in Exams (Tips)

If you need to develop a story in your exam, follow these tips:

1) Start with time and place

Example: Long ago… One day… Once there lived…

2) Expand the outlines logically

Turn each outline point into a paragraph.

3) Add dialogue

Dialogue makes your story lively and increases marks.

4) Show emotions

Words like cried, begged, shocked, amazed make writing stronger.

5) Always end with a moral

Most completing stories require a moral lesson.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) What is the Judgement of King Solomon story about?
It is a famous moral story where two women claim the same baby, and King Solomon uses his wisdom to identify the real mother.

2) Why did King Solomon order to cut the baby into two parts?
He never intended to harm the child. He wanted to test the true feelings of the real mother.

3) How did the king identify the real mother?
The real mother begged the king to spare the baby’s life and give the child to the other woman. Her selfless love revealed the truth.

4) What is the moral of the story?
The story teaches that true love is selfless and wisdom is the key to justice.

5) Why is this story important for students?
It helps students learn how to write completing stories, use dialogue, and finish stories with a moral lesson in exams.

6) In which exams can this completing story appear?
This story is commonly asked in school exams, JSC, SSC, and HSC English First Paper.

7) How long should I write this story in an exam?
Usually 150–200 words are enough, but it depends on the marks and instructions given in the question.

8) How can I get better marks in completing story writing?
Use simple language, follow the outlines properly, add dialogue, describe emotions, and end with a clear moral.

9) Can I write the story in my own words in the exam?
Yes. You should always write in your own words while keeping the main idea and moral unchanged.

10) What makes King Solomon famous in history?
King Solomon is remembered for his wisdom, fairness, and ability to solve very difficult problems.