1 Kings 8:14 “And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned aroun…”

1 Kings 8:14

And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

World English Bible

The king turned his face around and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood.

American Standard Version

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel: for all the Congregation of Israel stoode there.

Darby Translation

And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.

Young's Literal Translation

And the king turneth round his face, and blesseth the whole assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel is standing.

Bible in Basic English

Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.

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Cross references

“blessed all”

2 Samuel 6:18 Joshua 22:6 1 Chronicles 16:2 2 Chronicles 6:3 2 Chronicles 30:18–20 Psalm 118:26

2 Samuel 6:18 · BSB

When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.

Joshua 22:6 · BSB

So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.

1 Chronicles 16:2 · BSB

When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 6:3 · BSB

And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

2 Chronicles 30:18–20 · BSB

A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LOR…

Psalm 118:26 · BSB

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

“all the congregation”

2 Chronicles 7:6 Nehemiah 8:7 Nehemiah 9:2 Matthew 13:2

2 Chronicles 7:6 · BSB

The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devo…

Nehemiah 8:7 · BSB

The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.

Nehemiah 9:2 · BSB

Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.

Matthew 13:2 · BSB

Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”

15and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,

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