1 Kings 1:36

Solomon Anointed King · 1 Kings 1:32–40
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Translations

Modern
“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.
Traditional
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the Lord God of my lord the king say so too.
Literal
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, “Amen! Thus YHWH the God of my lord the king speaks.
Latin
Et respondit Banaias filius Jojadæ regi, dicens: Amen: sic loquatur Dominus Deus domini mei regis.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.

Notes

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Parallels

1 Chronicles 29:21–25

People

Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon Jehoiada: Father of one of David's warriors, Benaiah

Glossary

Adonijah Bathsheba Benaiah Gihon, Spring of Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Sadducees Solomon (Person)

Topics

Amen used in Prayer Civil Service: Influence In Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Solomon Anointed As King Nathan: A Prophet in the Time of David: Assists in Anointing Solomon to be King Politics: Ministers in Nathan, the Prophet, Influences the Selection of David's Successor Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Kings of Judah (See 1st and 2nd Books of Kings) the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Solomon Throne: Abdicated by David Zadok: The High Priest During the Time of David's Reign: Summoned by David to Anoint Solomon to be King