He stood and in a loud voice blessed the entire congregation of Israel:
Parallel translations
- WEB He stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
- KJV And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
- BSB And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:
- NKJV Then he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:
- NASB And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:
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Quick answer
Solomon stands and blesses the whole assembly with a loud voice. It shows the king publicly invoking God's blessing on the people.
Overview
Rising from prayer, Solomon pronounces a public blessing over all Israel. As mediator-king he both prays to God and blesses the people in God's name. This dual role anticipates Christ, who intercedes for His people and is also the channel of God's blessing to them.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Kgs 8:14The king turned his face around, and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood.
- 2 Sam 6:18When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of Armies.
- Num 6:23–26“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.’ You shall tell them,
- 1 Chr 16:2When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in Yahweh’s name.
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