KJV ORIGINAL
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, answered the king and said, 'Amen! May the LORD God of my lord the king agree with this too.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Benaiah is expressing his strong agreement with the king's decision and asking God to bless and confirm it as well.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the succession crisis when King David was old and dying. David had just commanded that his son Solomon be anointed as the next king, despite attempts by another son, Adonijah, to claim the throne. Benaiah was the commander of David's personal bodyguard and one of his most loyal military leaders.
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