Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
Parallel translations
- WEB The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
- KJV And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
- BSB And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
- NKJV Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
- NLT Then the king turned around to the entire community of Israel standing before him and gave this blessing:
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Quick answer
The king turned and blessed the whole assembly of Israel as they stood before him. Solomon led the people in worship and benediction.
Overview
Having addressed God, Solomon turned to bless the gathered nation. As king he acted in a priestly, mediating role, pronouncing God's favor over the people. This pointing of the people toward God's blessing foreshadows Christ, the true King who blesses and gathers his people before the Father.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Kgs 8:14The king turned his face around, and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood.
- 1 Chr 16:2When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in Yahweh’s name.
- Matt 13:2Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach.
- Neh 8:5–7Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people), and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
- 1 Kgs 8:55–61He stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
- Josh 22:6So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away; and they went to their tents.
- Num 6:23–27“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.’ You shall tell them,
- 2 Chr 29:29When they had finished offering, the king and all who were present with him bowed themselves and worshiped.
- Luke 24:50–51He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
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