1 Kings 8:55

55 And he stood and ¹blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

1 Kings 8:55 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:55

And he stood and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a
loud voice
Turning himself the altar, and his face to the people, giving them his benediction, not only as the father of his people, but as preacher in Jerusalem, closing it with a word of exhortation to them:

saying:
as follows.

1 Kings 8:55 In-Context

53 "For You have separated them from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Moses Your servant, when You brought our fathers forth from Egypt, O Lord GOD."

54 When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD , he arose from before the altar of the LORD , from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven.

55 And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

56 "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 His good promise, which He promised through Moses His servant.

57 "May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us,

Cross References

• 1. Numbers 6:23-26; 2 Samuel 6:18; 1 Kings 8:14