35 Then escort him back; he is to come and sit on my throne; for he is to take my place as king. I have appointed him to rule over Isra’el and Y’hudah.”

36 B’nayah responded to the king by saying, “Amen! May ADONAI, the God of my lord the king, confirm it!

37 Just as ADONAI has been with my lord the king, so may he be with Shlomo and make his throne even greater than the throne of my lord King David!”