2 Chronicles 6:3
Then while all the people stood there, Solomon turned toward the people and he asked God to bless them.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
In Context
2But now I have built a glorious temple for you to live in forever!”
Cross References
Joshua 22:6Then Joshua blessed them and said goodbye to them, and they prepared to leave and return to their homes on the east side of the Jordan River.
1 Kings 8:55Then he asked God to bless all the Israeli people. He prayed loudly, saying,
2 Chronicles 29:29When they finished making those offerings, the king and all those who were there knelt down and worshiped Yahweh.
Nehemiah 8:5Ezra stood on the platform above the people, where they could all see him. He opened the scroll; and as he did that, all the people stood up, and they continued to stand, to show respect for God’s word.
Luke 24:50Then Jesus led them outside the city until they came near Bethany village. There he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
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 →