Verse 47

The king’s servants have even come to congratulate our master King David, saying,‘May your God make Solomon more famous than you and make him an even greater king than you!’ Then the king leaned on the bed

Referenced Verses

• Gen 47:31 : 31 Jacob said,“Swear to me that you will do so.” So Joseph gave him his word. Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.
• 1 Kgs 1:37 : 37 As the LORD is with my master the king, so may he be with Solomon, and may he make him an even greater king than my master King David!”
• Ezra 6:10 : 10 so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family.
• Ps 20:1-4 : 1 For the music director; a psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure! 2 May he send you help from his temple; from Zion may he give you support! 3 May he take notice of all your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice!(Selah) 4 May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!
• Luke 19:38 : 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
• Heb 11:21 : 21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.
• Exod 12:32 : 32 Also, take your flocks and your herds, just as you have requested, and leave. But bless me also.”
• 2 Sam 8:10 : 10 he sent his son Joram to King David to extend his best wishes and to pronounce a blessing on him for his victory over Hadadezer, for Toi had been at war with Hadadezer. He brought with him various items made of silver, gold, and bronze.
• 2 Sam 21:3 : 3 David said to the Gibeonites,“What can I do for you, and how can I make amends so that you will bless the LORD’s inheritance?”