1 Kings 8:14

Translations

Modern

And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

Traditional

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

Literal

And the king turned around his face, and he blessed all the assembly of Israel, and all the assembly of Israel was standing.

Latin

Convertitque rex faciem suam, et benedixit omni ecclesiæ Israël: omnia enim ecclesia Israël stabat.

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Hebrew

English

And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

Notes

1 Kings 8:14–16

Solomon praised God for keeping his promises and blessing his people (see 2 Samuel 7:12–16; compare 2 Chronicles 6:1–11).

1 Kings 8:12–21

Solomon started with a prayer (1 Kings 8:12–13), then blessed the people and praised God for keeping his promises (8:14–21). Like many praise psalms, Solomon honored God, humbled himself, and spoke of God's great goodness.

1 Kings 8:1–66

Solomon's building efforts peaked when he moved the ark to the new temple. The king prayed (1 Kings 8:22–53) and offered praise and blessings (8:56–61) to dedicate the temple to the Lord. After the dedication, the people celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. The story highlights Solomon praising God and blessing the people (1 Kings 8:12–61).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Blessing Completion of the Second Temple The Church as God’s Temple

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

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.
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 Chronicles 16:2
When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
1 Kings 8:55–56
And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:
Joshua 22:6
So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.
2 Chronicles 6:3
And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
Nehemiah 8:7
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
Psalm 118:26
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
Nehemiah 9:2
Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.
Luke 24:50–51
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
Matthew 13:2
Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.
2 Chronicles 30:18–20
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

Parallels

2 Chronicles 6:1–11

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Jashar House of God Kings, Books of First and Second Temple

Topics

Benedictions by Solomon, Upon the People Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon the First Temple: Solemnly Dedicated to God by Solomon

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