Solomon succeeded his father David as king, and his royal power was firmly established.

Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, who went out and killed Shimei. Solomon was now in complete control.

At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do.

The LORD was with Joseph and made him successful. He lived in the house of his Egyptian master,

But the LORD was with Joseph and blessed him, so that the jailer was pleased with him.

God answered, "I will be with you, and when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will worship me on this mountain. That will be the proof that I have sent you."

I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have defeated all your enemies as you advanced. I will make you as famous as the greatest leaders in the world.

and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age."

The LORD made the whole nation stand in awe of Solomon, and he made him more glorious than any other king that had ruled Israel.

For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name.

and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.