1 Kings 1:35-37

Good News Translation

³⁵ Follow him back here when he comes to sit on my throne. He will succeed me as king, because he is the one I have chosen to be the ruler of Israel and Judah.”

³⁶ “It shall be done,” answered Benaiah, “and may the Lord your God confirm it! ³⁷ As the Lord has been with Your Majesty, may he also be with Solomon and make his reign even more prosperous than yours.”