1 Kings 1:36
1 Kings 1:36 in Multiple Translations
“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: Jehovah, the God of my lord the king, say so too.
And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, answering the king, said, So be it: and may the Lord, the God of my lord the king, say so.
“Amen!” replied Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. “May the Lord, the God of my lord the king, confirm this!
Then Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada answered the King, and said, So be it, and the Lord God of my lord the King ratifie it.
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada answereth the king, and saith, 'Amen! so doth Jehovah, God of my lord the king, say;
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, “Amen. May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so.
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too .
And Banaias the son of Joiada answered the king, saying: Amen: so say the Lord the God of my lord the king.
Benaiah replied, “We will do that! We hope/wish that Yahweh, who is your God and our God, will cause it to happen!
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Context — Solomon Anointed King
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.” 38Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 28:6 | “Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. |
| 2 | 1 Corinthians 14:16 | Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying? |
| 3 | Psalms 72:19 | And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. |
| 4 | Psalms 89:26 | He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 17:27 | So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.” |
| 6 | Psalms 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
| 7 | Psalms 63:1 | O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 27:15–26 | ‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who lies with any animal.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his mother-in-law.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ ‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ |
| 9 | Matthew 28:20 | and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 11:5 | This was in order to establish the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is to this day.” “Amen, LORD,” I answered. |
1 Kings 1:36 Summary
This verse shows Benaiah responding with agreement and confirmation to the king's declaration, asking God to establish and confirm it. He is essentially saying 'yes' to God's plan and asking for His blessing, much like we see in Psalms 20:1-4, where the Psalmist asks for God's help and blessing. In simple terms, Benaiah is trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, and asking for His guidance and direction, as we are encouraged to do in Proverbs 3:5-6. By responding in this way, Benaiah is demonstrating his loyalty and faithfulness to the king and to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Benaiah's response of 'Amen' indicate about his attitude towards the king's declaration?
Benaiah's 'Amen' expresses his agreement and confirmation of the king's words, showing his loyalty and support, much like the Psalmist's use of 'Amen' in Psalms 41:13 to affirm God's faithfulness.
Who is Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and why is his response significant?
Benaiah is a prominent figure in King David's administration, and his response is significant because it represents the loyalty and dedication of the king's inner circle, as seen in his role in 2 Samuel 23:20-23.
What does Benaiah mean by 'May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it'?
Benaiah is asking God to confirm and establish the king's declaration, much like the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10, where he asks God to bless and establish him.
How does Benaiah's response reflect his understanding of God's role in the kingdom?
Benaiah's response reflects his understanding that God is the ultimate authority and sovereign over the kingdom, as stated in Proverbs 21:1, where it says 'the king's heart is in the hand of the LORD'.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to truly declare 'Amen' to God's plans and purposes in my life, and how can I apply this in my daily walk with Him?
- In what ways can I, like Benaiah, demonstrate loyalty and support to those in authority over me, and how can I pray for God's blessing and establishment in their lives?
- How can I, like Benaiah, trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances, and what scriptures can I turn to for comfort and guidance?
- What does it mean to 'declare' something in God's name, and how can I use my words and actions to declare God's glory and goodness to those around me?
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