1 Kings 1:36 "Amen," replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. "May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.

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New International Version
Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, “Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.

New Living Translation
“Amen!” Benaiah son of Jehoiada replied. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, decree that it happen.

English Standard Version
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, “Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so.

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

King James Bible
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.

New King James Version
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! May the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.

New American Standard Bible
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say the same.

NASB 1995
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! Thus may the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say.

NASB 1977
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! Thus may the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! Thus may Yahweh, the God of my lord the king, say.

Amplified Bible
Benaiah [the overseer of the king’s bodyguards], the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! (So be it!) May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so too.

Christian Standard Bible
“Amen,” Benaiah son of Jehoiada replied to the king. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so affirm it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Amen,” Benaiah son of Jehoiada replied to the king. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so affirm it.

American Standard Version
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: Jehovah, the God of my lord the king, say so too.

Contemporary English Version
Benaiah answered, "We will do it, Your Majesty. I pray that the LORD your God will let it happen.

English Revised Version
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so too.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"So be it!" Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, answered the king. "The LORD your God says so too.

Good News Translation
"It shall be done," answered Benaiah, "and may the LORD your God confirm it!

International Standard Version
"Amen!" replied Jehoiada's son Benaiah to the king. "May the LORD God of your majesty make this happen!

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

NET Bible
Benaiah son of Jehoiada responded to the king: "So be it! May the LORD God of my master the king confirm it!

New Heart English Bible
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, "Amen. May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.

World English Bible
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, “Amen. May Yahweh, the God of my lord the king, say so.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada answers the king and says, “Amen! So does YHWH, God of my lord the king, say;

Young's Literal Translation
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada answereth the king, and saith, 'Amen! so doth Jehovah, God of my lord the king, say;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Benaiah, son of Jehoida, will answer the king and say, Verily: so will Jehovah say, the God of my lord the king.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Banaias the son of Joiada answered the king, saying: Amen: so say the Lord the God of my lord the king.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, responded to the king, saying: “Amen. So says the Lord, the God of my lord the king.

New American Bible
Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, answered the king: “So be it! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so decree!

New Revised Standard Version
Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, “Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so ordain.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered and said before the king, Amen; so may the LORD your God do.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Benaiah, son of Yawida answered and said before the King: “Amen! Thus LORD JEHOVAH your God shall do!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said: 'Amen; so say the LORD, the God of my lord the king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Banaeas the son of Jodae answered the king and said, So let it be: may the Lord God of my lord the king confirm it.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Solomon Anointed King
…35Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” 36“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. 37Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne even greater than that of my lord King David.”…

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:23-25
So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. / The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Kings 2:12
So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

1 Kings 2:46
Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.

1 Chronicles 28:5
And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

2 Samuel 5:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Kings 3:7
And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.

1 Kings 1:39-40
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.

1 Kings 1:47
The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed,

1 Kings 1:48
saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”

1 Chronicles 22:9-10
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

2 Samuel 23:1-5
These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. / The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, ...

1 Kings 8:25
Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Treasury of Scripture

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.

Amen

Deuteronomy 27:15-26
Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen…

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

Jeremiah 11:5
That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD.

the Lord

1 Samuel 25:29
Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of a sling.

1 Chronicles 17:27
Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed for ever.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

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1 Kings 1

1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age
5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom
11. By the council of Nathan
15. Bathsheba moves the king
22. And Nathan seconds her
28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba
32. Solomon, by David's appointment,
38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph
41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly
50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon

Berean Study Bible

Amen
The word "Amen" is derived from the Hebrew root "אָמֵן" (aman), which means to confirm, support, or be faithful. In this context, Benaiah's use of "Amen" signifies his agreement and affirmation of the declaration made regarding Solomon's kingship. It is a powerful word of assent, often used in Scripture to express certainty and trust in God's will. Benaiah's response reflects a deep faith and confidence in the divine plan, acknowledging that the decision aligns with God's purpose.

replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada
Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was a prominent figure in King David's reign, known for his loyalty and valor. His father, Jehoiada, was a priest, which suggests that Benaiah was raised with a strong spiritual foundation. Benaiah's reply is significant because it comes from a man of both military prowess and spiritual insight. His support for Solomon's kingship underscores the legitimacy and divine approval of the transition of power. Historically, Benaiah's role as a commander of David's bodyguard and later as a chief officer under Solomon highlights his importance in the establishment of the new king's rule.

May the LORD
The invocation of "the LORD" (Yahweh) is central to Benaiah's statement. It emphasizes the belief that God is the ultimate authority and the one who ordains kingship. In the Hebrew tradition, invoking the name of Yahweh is a call to divine witness and intervention. Benaiah's appeal to the LORD reflects a recognition that true leadership and authority come from God alone, and it is a prayer for divine endorsement and blessing upon Solomon's reign.

the God of my lord the king
This phrase acknowledges the covenant relationship between God and the king, specifically King David in this context. By referring to God as "the God of my lord the king," Benaiah is affirming the special relationship that David had with God, which is now being extended to Solomon. It is a reminder of the promises God made to David regarding his descendants and the enduring nature of his dynasty. This acknowledgment serves to reinforce the legitimacy of Solomon's anointing as king, as it is seen as a continuation of God's covenantal faithfulness.

so declare it
The phrase "so declare it" is a request for God to affirm and establish the decision that has been made. It is a call for divine confirmation and action, ensuring that the proclamation of Solomon as king is not only a human decision but one that is ratified by God. In the biblical narrative, such declarations are often accompanied by prophetic endorsement or divine signs, underscoring the belief that God's will is being fulfilled. Benaiah's statement is both a prayer and a declaration of faith, trusting that God will bring to pass what has been spoken.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 36. - And Benaiah the son of Johoiada [probably he spoke, not because the execution of the order depended upon him (Bahr); for both Zadok and Nathan had a much more important part to perform, but as a blunt soldier who was accustomed to speak his mind] answered the king and said, Amen: the Lord God [lit., "Jehovah, he God," etc.] of my lord the king say so too.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

“Amen,”
אָמֵ֑ן (’ā·mên)
Adverb
Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly

replied
וַיַּ֨עַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

Benaiah
בְּנָיָ֧הוּ (bə·nā·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jehoiada.
יְהֽוֹיָדָ֛ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

“May the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of my lord
אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

the king,
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

so
כֵּ֚ן (kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

declare it.
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

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