The live baby is mine is a dramatised version of King Solomon's outstanding display of wisdom at solving problems. In the book, two women appear in King Solomon's Palace for a fair trial of who is actually the mother of the live baby Amer lny, who is not the real mother of the live baby, gives an eloquent speech, attempts to bribe the King and even supports the idea of the baby being killed. However, King Solomon is able to outwit her to identify the real mother of the live baby We learn that truthfulness is the key to life's success.