1 Kings 1:35-37

International Children’s Bible

³⁵ Then come back here with him. He will sit on my throne and rule in my place. I have chosen him to be the ruler over Israel and Judah.”

³⁶ Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, “This is good! And may your God make it happen. ³⁷ The Lord has always helped you, our king. Let the Lord also help Solomon. And let King Solomon be an even greater king than you.”