Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! Thus may the Lord, the God of my lord the king, say.
King James Version
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
Holman Bible
“Amen,” Benaiah son of Jehoiada replied to the king. “May the Lord, the God of my lord the king, so affirm it.
International Standard Version
"Amen!" replied Jehoiada's son Benaiah to the king. "May the LORD God of your majesty make this happen!
A Conservative Version
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen. LORD, the God of my lord the king, say so [too].
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 .
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, Amen: Jehovah, the God of my lord the king, say so too.
Julia Smith Translation
And Benaiah, son of Jehoida, will answer the king and say, Verily: so will Jehovah say, the God of my lord the king.
King James 2000
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, "Amen! So may Yahweh, the God of my lord the king, confirm it!
Modern King James verseion
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen. May Jehovah, the God of my lord the king say so.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, "Amen, and so I pray God that the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Then did Benaiah son of Jehoiada make response unto the king, and say - Amen! so, say Yahweh, God of my lord the king.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada answereth the king, and saith, 'Amen! so doth Jehovah, God of my lord the king, say;
Themes
Israel » Solomon » Annointed » King
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Solomon
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
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 1:36
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Confirmed King
35 Follow him back here when he comes to sit on my throne. He will succeed me as king. He is the one I have chosen to be the ruler over Israel and Judah. 36 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king and said, “Amen! Thus may the Lord, the God of my lord the king, say. 37 Jehovah has been with Your Majesty. May he also be with Solomon and make his reign even more prosperous than yours.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 27:15-26
Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image. It is an abomination to Jehovah! It is the secret work of the hands of the craftsman. All the people will answer: Amen.
1 Samuel 25:29
Even if someone pursues you to take your life, your life is wrapped securely in the bundle (purse) (bag) of the living from Jehovah your God (God will keep you safe). He will dispose of the lives of your enemies. They will be hurled like stones from a sling.
1 Chronicles 17:27
You have been pleased to bless the house of your servant that it may continue for a very long time in your sight. You Jehovah have blessed it and it will be blessed from generation to generation.
Psalm 18:2
Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my deliverer. He is my God and my crag, the one in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 63:1
([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
Psalm 72:19
Blessed be to his glorious name forever. May the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!
Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant. I anointed him with my holy oil.
Psalm 89:26
He will call to me: You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation!
Jeremiah 11:5
Then I would keep the promise I made to their ancestors that I would give them the rich and fertile land which they now have.'' I answered: Amen (Yes) Jehovah.
Jeremiah 28:6
Amen! I hope Jehovah will do this! I certainly hope he will make the prophecy come true and will bring back from Babylon all the Temple treasures and all the people who were taken away as prisoners.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the wicked one).' (Psalm 82:4) (Psalm 97:10) (Matthew 13:19) (John 17:15) (1 John 5:19)
Matthew 28:20
Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
1 Corinthians 14:16
When you bless with the spirit, how will the audience of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he does not understand what you said?