Verse (Click for Chapter) 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! 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. 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 VersionAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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.”… 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. Jump to Previous Amen Benaiah Benai'ah Declare Jehoiada Jehoi'adaJump to Next Amen Benaiah Benai'ah Declare Jehoiada Jehoi'ada1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. 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 “Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. Benaiah, a prominent military leader and loyal supporter of King David, responds with "Amen," a term of affirmation meaning "so be it" or "truly." This reflects his agreement and support for Solomon's anointing as king. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was known for his bravery and loyalty, having been one of David's mighty men. His endorsement is significant, as it represents the military's backing of Solomon's kingship, crucial for maintaining stability in the kingdom. Benaiah's role as a leader of the Cherethites and Pelethites, David's personal bodyguards, underscores his influence and the importance of his support. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. Persons / Places / Events 1. Benaiah son of JehoiadaA loyal supporter of King David, Benaiah was a valiant warrior and leader of David's bodyguard. His affirmation in this verse underscores his loyalty and faith in God's will for the kingdom. 2. King David The reigning king of Israel at the time, David was nearing the end of his life and was in the process of ensuring a smooth transition of power to his son Solomon. 3. Solomon's Anointing The context of this verse is the anointing of Solomon as king, a significant event in Israel's history, marking the continuation of David's dynasty. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel and the center of political and religious life, where these events were unfolding. 5. The LORD, the God of my lord the king This phrase emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and David, highlighting divine authority and blessing over the king's decisions. Teaching Points The Importance of Affirmation in Leadership TransitionsBenaiah's "Amen" signifies agreement and support, crucial in times of leadership change. In our lives, supporting God-ordained leadership is vital for unity and stability. Faith in God's Sovereignty Benaiah's response reflects trust in God's plan. We are called to trust God's sovereignty in our personal and communal lives, even when circumstances are uncertain. The Role of Loyalty and Faithfulness Benaiah's loyalty to David and Solomon is a model for our own faithfulness to God's appointed leaders and to God Himself. The Power of Prayerful Declaration Benaiah's words are not just an affirmation but a prayerful declaration. Our words should align with God's will, invoking His presence and blessing in our endeavors. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1Who was Benaiah in the Bible? In 1 Kings 18:38, how can the sudden 'fire from the LORD' be explained scientifically or verified historically? How do we reconcile the swift punishments in 1 Kings 2:22-25 and 2:29-34 with David's emphasis on justice elsewhere, and is there historical evidence supporting these executions? Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?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 Links 1 Kings 1:36 NIV1 Kings 1:36 NLT 1 Kings 1:36 ESV 1 Kings 1:36 NASB 1 Kings 1:36 KJV 1 Kings 1:36 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:36 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:36 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:36 French Bible 1 Kings 1:36 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:36 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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