Proverbs 4:3
For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 12:24 records Solomon's birth to David and Bathsheba, providing historical context for Solomon's self-identification as 'my father's son'.
In 1 Kings 1:13-17, Bathsheba reminds David of his promise that Solomon would be king, showing the historical context of Solomon as the beloved son.
In 1 Chronicles 22:5, David calls Solomon 'young and tender' (same word), echoing his youth and beloved status.
1 Chronicles 29:1 also calls Solomon 'young and tender', reinforcing the description of him as the beloved son.
2 Samuel 12:25 reveals God's love for Solomon by naming him Jedidiah, adding divine affirmation to his childhood described in Proverbs 4:3.
1 Chronicles 3:5 lists Solomon as Bathsheba's son, confirming the genealogy behind Solomon's claim to be her beloved.