Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While the whole assembly of Israel was standing there, the king turned around and blessed them. New Living Translation Then the king turned around to the entire community of Israel standing before him and gave this blessing: English Standard Version Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood. Berean Standard Bible And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all King James Bible And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) New King James Version Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. New American Standard Bible Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. NASB 1995 Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. NASB 1977 Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. Legacy Standard Bible Then the king turned his face around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. Amplified Bible Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing. Christian Standard Bible The king turned around and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king turned around and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing. American Standard Version And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood. Contemporary English Version Solomon turned toward the people standing there. Then he blessed them English Revised Version And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel while they were standing. Good News Translation As the people stood there, King Solomon turned to face them, and he asked God's blessing on them. International Standard Version Then the king turned to face the entire congregation of Israel while the congregation of Israel remained standing. Majority Standard Bible And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all NET Bible Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there. New Heart English Bible The king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood. Webster's Bible Translation And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel were standing. World English Bible The king turned his face around and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king turns his face around, and blesses the whole assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel is standing. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And thy king will turn his face round and bless all the convocation of Israel; and all the convocation of Israel stood; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: for all the assembly of Israel stood. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king turned his face, and he blessed the entire assembly of Israel. For the entire assembly of Israel was standing. New American Bible The king turned and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while the whole assembly of Israel stood. New Revised Standard Version Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the king turned his face about and blessed all the congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The King turned his face and he blessed all the multitude of Israel, and all the multitude of Israel stood. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king turned his face, and the king blessed all Israel, (and the whole assembly of Israel stood:) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Praises the LORD…13I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.” 14And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 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,… Cross References 2 Chronicles 6:3 And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 1 Kings 8:55-56 And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: / “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. 2 Samuel 6:18 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. 1 Kings 8:22-23 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 1 Kings 8:66 On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. 1 Chronicles 16:2 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 7:6 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 devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. 1 Kings 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” 1 Kings 8:15-21 and 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, / ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ / Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. ... 2 Chronicles 6:12-13 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. / Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, 1 Kings 8:54 Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. 2 Chronicles 6:4 and 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, 1 Kings 8:29 May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. Treasury of Scripture And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) blessed all 1 Kings 8:55,56 And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying, … Joshua 22:6 So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents. 2 Samuel 6:18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts. all the congregation 2 Chronicles 7:6 And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. Nehemiah 8:7 Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place. Nehemiah 9:2 And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Jump to Previous Assembly Blessed Blesseth Blessing Congregation Face Faced Feet Israel Round Standing Stood Turned Turneth Turning WholeJump to Next Assembly Blessed Blesseth Blessing Congregation Face Faced Feet Israel Round Standing Stood Turned Turneth Turning Whole1 Kings 8 1. The feast of the temple12. Solomon's blessing 22. Solomon's prayer 54. Solomon's blessing 62. His sacrifice of peace offerings And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there The gathering of the entire assembly of Israel signifies a momentous occasion, highlighting the unity and collective participation of the nation in a significant religious event. This assembly took place during the dedication of Solomon's Temple, a pivotal moment in Israel's history. The standing posture of the assembly indicates reverence and readiness to receive a blessing, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures during important ceremonies. This gathering reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding the establishment of a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence among His people. the king turned around and blessed them all Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel at this time. He is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. 2. The Assembly of Israel This refers to the gathered people of Israel, representing the twelve tribes. They are present for the dedication of the Temple, a significant event in Israel's history. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem Also known as Solomon's Temple, it is the first permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a central place of worship for the Israelites. 4. Blessing In this context, a blessing is a pronouncement of divine favor and well-being. Solomon's blessing signifies God's presence and approval. 5. Dedication of the Temple This event marks the completion and consecration of the Temple, a pivotal moment in Israel's religious life. Teaching Points The Importance of Leadership in WorshipSolomon's role as a leader in worship highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide others in honoring God. The Significance of Community in Worship The assembly of Israel represents the collective worship of God's people, emphasizing the importance of communal worship. The Role of Blessing in the Life of Believers Solomon's blessing of the people underscores the power of speaking God's favor and encouragement over others. The Fulfillment of God's Promises The completion of the Temple signifies God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to David and Israel. The Centrality of God's Presence The dedication of the Temple reminds believers of the importance of God's presence in their lives and worship.(14) And the king.--We are told in the book of Chronicles (2Chronicles 6:13) that the king stood on a "brasen scaffold" three cubits high, in the midst of the court before the altar of sacrifice, so that he could alternately turn towards the Temple and towards the people in the outer court.Verse 14. - And the king turned his face about [He had been earnestly gazing toward the house where the cloud appeared. He now faced the congregation] and blessed [This word here, and in ver. 55, is used somewhat loosely. The blessing was in both cases addressed to God. The Hebrew king was not authorized to bless the people - that was the prerogative of the priests (Numbers 6:23; cf. Leviticus 9:22), and he is only said to bless here as felicitating, as wishing them a blessing. Dean Stanley ] "Jewish Ch.," vol. 2. p 218) characteristically asserts that Solomon "performed the highest sacerdotal act of solemn benediction." But the same word is used in ver. 66, of the people blessing the king. "Did the people," as Wordsworth pertinently asks, "also perform a priestly act?" The word is elsewhere used of saluting. See note on ver. 66, and Gesen. s.v.] all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood); [Heb. were standing (עֹמֵד); "stood" conveys the idea that the congregation rose as Solomon spoke, whereas they were standing already in the temple courts. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And as the wholeוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every assembly קְהַ֥ל (qə·hal) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc stood [there], עֹמֵֽד׃ (‘ō·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the king הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king turned around וַיַּסֵּ֤ב (way·yas·sêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround and blessed וַיְבָ֕רֶךְ (way·ḇā·reḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [them] all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links 1 Kings 8:14 NIV1 Kings 8:14 NLT 1 Kings 8:14 ESV 1 Kings 8:14 NASB 1 Kings 8:14 KJV 1 Kings 8:14 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 8:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 8:14 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 8:14 French Bible 1 Kings 8:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 8:14 The king turned his face about (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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