1 Kings 1:37

As the Lord hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 1:47 records the servants blessing David with nearly identical words about making Solomon's throne greater, reinforcing the same prayer.

1 Kings 3:7–9 Historical context

In 1 Kings 3:7-9, Solomon asks for wisdom to govern — fulfilling Benaiah's prayer for God to be with him.

Joshua 1:17 Parallel

Joshua 1:17 has Israel praying God be with Joshua as with Moses — the exact formula Benaiah uses for Solomon.

1 Samuel 20:13 has Jonathan blessing David with 'May the LORD be with you as with my father' — identical to Benaiah's blessing for Solomon.

In 1 Chronicles 28:20, David promises Solomon that God will be with him for the temple work, directly echoing the blessing in 1 Kings 1:37.

2 Chronicles 1:1 Historical context

2 Chronicles 1:1 records the fulfillment: the Lord was with Solomon and magnified him, answering the blessing in 1 Kings 1:37.

Psalm 72:8 Parallel

Psalm 72:8 depicts Solomon's future dominion from sea to sea, echoing Benaiah's wish for his throne to surpass David's.

Psalm 89:27 Parallel

Psalm 89:27 promises God will make David's seed (Solomon) the highest king, aligning with Benaiah's prayer for a greater throne.

Psalm 72:17-19 concludes with praise for Solomon's enduring name and blessing, expanding on Benaiah's blessing for greatness.