2 Chronicles 6:3
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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2So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.
Cross References
Joshua 22:6Then Joshua gave them his blessing and sent them away: and they went back to their tents.
1 Kings 8:55And, getting on his feet, he gave a blessing to all the men of Israel, saying with a loud voice,
2 Chronicles 29:29And at the end of the offering, the king and all who were present with him gave worship with bent heads.
Nehemiah 8:5And Ezra took the book, opening it before the eyes of all the people (for he was higher than the people); and when it was open, all the people got to their feet:
Luke 24:50And he took them out till they were near Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he gave them a blessing.
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 6:2-12
Solomon's Prayer to God. ( b. c. 1004.) 1 Then said Solomon, The Lord hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 2 But I have built a house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. 3 And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood. 4 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying, 5 Since the day that I brought forth my… Read the whole commentary →