1 Kings 8:55 And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

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New International Version
He stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

New Living Translation
He stood and in a loud voice blessed the entire congregation of Israel:

English Standard Version
And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

King James Bible
And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

New King James Version
Then he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

New American Standard Bible
And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

NASB 1995
And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

NASB 1977
And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

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

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

Christian Standard Bible
and he stood and blessed the whole congregation of Israel with a loud voice:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and he stood and blessed the whole congregation of Israel with a loud voice: “

American Standard Version
And he stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Contemporary English Version
turned toward the people, blessed them, and said loudly:

English Revised Version
And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he stood and in a loud voice blessed the entire assembly of Israel,

Good News Translation
In a loud voice he asked God's blessings on all the people assembled there. He said,

International Standard Version
stood up, and blessed all of the assembly of Israel in a loud voice. He said:

Majority Standard Bible
And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

NET Bible
When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:

New Heart English Bible
He stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

World English Bible
He stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he stands and blesses all the assembly of Israel [with] a loud voice, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
and he standeth and blesseth all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will stand and bless all the convocation of Israel with a great voice, saying,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a, loud voice, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then he stood and blessed the entire assembly of Israel in a great voice, saying:

New American Bible
He stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:

New Revised Standard Version
he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice:

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he stood and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he stood and he blessed all the multitude of Israel in a loud voice and said.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Solomon's Benediction
54Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. 55And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in 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 the good promises He made through His servant Moses.…

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Cross References

Numbers 6:24-26
‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

Deuteronomy 28:6
You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.

Psalm 72:17-19
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. / Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalm 115:12-15
The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; / He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike. / May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. ...

2 Samuel 7:29
Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”

2 Chronicles 6:3
And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

2 Chronicles 30:27
Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven.

Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.

Psalm 41:13
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.

Psalm 89:52
Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!

Luke 24:50-51
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Treasury of Scripture

And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

blessed

1 Kings 8:14
And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

Numbers 6:23-26
Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, …

2 Samuel 6:18
And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

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1 Kings 8

1. The feast of the temple
12. Solomon's blessing
22. Solomon's prayer
54. Solomon's blessing
62. His sacrifice of peace offerings

Berean Study Bible

And he stood
This phrase indicates a posture of authority and readiness. In the Hebrew context, standing often signifies respect, attention, and the readiness to act or speak. Solomon, as king, stands before the people, symbolizing his role as a leader and mediator between God and Israel. This act of standing is not just physical but also spiritual, as he prepares to invoke God's blessing upon the nation.

and blessed
The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "barak," which means to kneel, to praise, or to invoke divine favor. In the biblical tradition, blessings are powerful pronouncements that convey God's favor and protection. Solomon's blessing is a formal declaration of God's continued presence and favor upon Israel, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people.

the whole assembly of Israel
This phrase emphasizes the unity and inclusivity of the blessing. The "assembly" refers to the gathered people of Israel, representing all tribes and families. Historically, this gathering would have been a significant event, as it brought together the entire nation to witness the dedication of the temple. It underscores the communal aspect of worship and the collective identity of Israel as God's chosen people.

in a loud voice
The use of a "loud voice" signifies the importance and solemnity of the occasion. In ancient times, speaking loudly was a way to ensure that all could hear, but it also conveyed the earnestness and authority of the speaker. Solomon's loud voice indicates the seriousness of the blessing and his desire for all to hear and receive the words he is about to speak.

saying
This introduces the content of Solomon's blessing. The colon suggests that what follows is of great importance. In biblical literature, the words that follow such an introduction are often seen as divinely inspired or carrying significant weight. Solomon's forthcoming words are not just his own but are meant to reflect God's will and purpose for Israel.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(55) Blessed all the children of Israel.--To bless the congregation was the special duty and privilege of the priests (see Numbers 6:23-27); but throughout the whole of this narrative the king, and the king alone, is conspicuous. It is, however, to be noted that Solomon's words here are not strictly of blessing, but rather of praise and prayer to God, and exhortation to the people.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 55. - And he stood [this does not necessarily imply that he drew nearer to the congregation, as Keil], and blessed [cf. 2 Samuel 6:18, and see note on ver. 14. The words of blessing, which are presently given (vers. 56-61), prove that he did not assume priestly functions and put any blessing upon the people, Numbers 6:27] all the congregation of Israel with a loud [Heb. great] voice, saying,

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And he stood
וַֽיַּעְמֹ֕ד (way·ya‘·mōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

and blessed
וַיְבָ֕רֶךְ (way·ḇā·reḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the whole
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

assembly
קְהַ֣ל (qə·hal)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

in a loud
גָּד֖וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

voice,
ק֥וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

saying:
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say

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OT History: 1 Kings 8:55 He stood and blessed all the assembly (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)