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34 There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint[a] him king over Israel; then blow the trumpet and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ 35 Then follow him up as he comes and sits on my throne. He will be king in my place; I have decreed[b] that he will be ruler over Israel and Judah.” 36 Benaiah son of Jehoiada responded[c] to the king: “So be it![d] May the Lord God of my master the king confirm it![e]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 1:34 tn Or “designate” (i.e., by anointing with oil).
  2. 1 Kings 1:35 tn Or “commanded.”
  3. 1 Kings 1:36 tn Heb “answered and said.”
  4. 1 Kings 1:36 tn Or “Amen.”
  5. 1 Kings 1:36 tn Heb “So may the Lord God of my master the king say.”