2 Chronicles 9:8
Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the Lord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.
Cross-reference
In 2 Chronicles 2:11, Hiram similarly says God's love for Israel is why Solomon is king — the same theme of divine love establishing the king.
2 Chronicles 13:8 reinforces the theme of God's chosen Davidic dynasty, echoing the blessing that God set Solomon on His throne.
1 Kings 10:9 is the parallel account of the queen's blessing, nearly identical wording about God setting Solomon on the throne.
Psalm 72:18 blesses the God of Israel in a psalm about Solomon, directly paralleling the queen's blessing in context.
Isaiah 9:7 promises an eternal Davidic king who establishes justice—echoing Solomon's throne but pointing to a greater, endless reign.
Isaiah 11:1-5 describes the Messiah judging with righteousness and equity, mirroring the justice Solomon was appointed to execute.
Isaiah 32:1 foretells a king who will reign in righteousness, directly paralleling the justice and righteousness Solomon was set to do.
Jeremiah 33:15 speaks of the Branch of David executing judgment and righteousness—the very task Solomon was appointed to do.
Hebrews 1:8 quotes Psalm 45:6, declaring the Son's throne is forever with a scepter of righteousness—surpassing Solomon's temporary throne.
Hebrews 1:9 says God anointed Christ with gladness for loving righteousness—similar to God delighting in Solomon and placing him on the throne.
In Deuteronomy 7:8, God's love for Israel motivates redemption — the same divine love behind establishing Solomon as king here.