1 Kings 8:14
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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In Context
13So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.
Cross References
Exodus 33:10And all the people saw the cloud at the door of the Tent, and they went down on their faces, everyone at the door of his tent.
2 Samuel 6:18And after David had made the burned offerings and the peace-offerings, he gave the people a blessing in the name of the Lord of armies.
1 Chronicles 16:2And when David had come to an end of making the burned offerings and peace-offerings, he gave the people a blessing in the name of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 7:6And the priests were in their places, and the Levites with their instruments of music for the Lord's song, which David the king had made for the praise of the Lord whose mercy is unchanging for ever, when David gave praise by their hand; and the priests were sounding horns before them; and all Israel were on their feet.
2 Chronicles 31:8And when Hezekiah and the rulers came and saw all the store of goods, they gave praise to the Lord and to his people Israel.
Nehemiah 9:2And the seed of Israel made themselves separate from all the men of other nations, publicly requesting forgiveness for their sins and the wrongdoing of their fathers.
Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 8:13-22
12 Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 13 I have surely built thee a house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever. 14 And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) 15 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, 16 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I… Read the whole commentary →