2 Samuel 6:18
New International Version
After he had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD Almighty.

New Living Translation
When he had finished his sacrifices, David blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

English Standard Version
And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts

Berean Standard Bible
When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And when David had finished offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

New American Standard Bible
When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of armies.

NASB 1995
When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offering, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

NASB 1977
And when David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offering, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David completed offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings. And he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of hosts.

Amplified Bible
When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts (armies),

Christian Standard Bible
When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Armies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of Hosts.

American Standard Version
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Jehovah of hosts.

Contemporary English Version
then he blessed the people in the name of the LORD All-Powerful.

English Revised Version
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and the fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Armies.

Good News Translation
When he had finished offering the sacrifices, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD Almighty

International Standard Version
After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies

Majority Standard Bible
When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.

NET Bible
When David finished offering the burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

New Heart English Bible
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Yahweh of Armies.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David finishes from causing the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings to ascend, and blesses the people in the Name of YHWH of Hosts,

Young's Literal Translation
And David finisheth from causing to ascend the burnt-offering, and the peace-offerings, and blesseth the people in the name of Jehovah of Hosts,

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will finish bringing up the burnt-offering and the peace, and he will bless the people in the name of Jehovah of armies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he had made an end of offering holocausts and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he had completed offering holocausts and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

New American Bible
When David had finished sacrificing burnt offerings and communion offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts,

New Revised Standard Version
When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the offerings of well-being, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when David had finished offering up sacrifices and peace offerings to LORD JEHOVAH, he blessed the people in the name of LORD JEHOVAH Almighty
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David made an end of offering the whole-burnt-offerings and peace-offerings, and blessed the people in the name of the Lord of Hosts.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Michal's Contempt for David
17So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 18When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. 19Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each for his own home.…

Cross References
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.

Leviticus 9:22-23
Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down. / Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people.

1 Kings 8:55-56
And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: / “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.

Numbers 6:23-27
“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ...

Genesis 14:18-20
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

Hebrews 7:1-2
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

1 Chronicles 16:43
Then all the people departed for their homes, and David returned home to bless his household.

1 Kings 8:14
And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

1 Kings 8:62-66
Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. ...

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.

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.

1 Samuel 9:13
As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”

1 Samuel 10:8
And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.”

1 Samuel 13:9-10
So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered up the burnt offering. / Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him.

1 Kings 9:25
Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

as soon

1 Kings 8:55
And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

1 Chronicles 16:2
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 6:3
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.

he blessed

Genesis 14:19
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

Exodus 39:43
And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

Leviticus 9:22,23
And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings…

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2 Samuel 6
1. David fetches the ark from Kirjath Jearim on a new cart,
6. Uzzah is smitten at Perez Uzzah
9. God blesses Obed-Edom for the ark
12. David brings the ark into Zion with sacrifices, and dances before it;
16. for which Michal despises him
17. He places it in a tabernacle with great joy and feasting
20. Michal, reproving David for his joy, is childless to her death














When David had finished
This phrase marks the completion of a significant religious ceremony. David, as king, takes on a priestly role, which is not typical for a king but highlights his deep devotion to God. The Hebrew root for "finished" is "kalah," which implies bringing something to completion or fulfillment. This suggests that David's actions were thorough and intentional, reflecting his heart for worship and obedience to God.

sacrificing the burnt offerings
The "burnt offerings" were a central part of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The Hebrew word for "burnt offering" is "olah," meaning "that which goes up," referring to the smoke rising to heaven. This act signifies total surrender to God, as the entire offering is consumed by fire. David's participation in this ritual underscores his desire to consecrate the nation to the LORD.

and peace offerings
"Peace offerings," or "shelamim" in Hebrew, were expressions of thanksgiving and fellowship with God. Unlike burnt offerings, only part of the peace offering was burned, while the rest was shared in a communal meal. This symbolizes reconciliation and communion with God and among His people. David's inclusion of peace offerings indicates a celebration of restored relationship and unity under God's covenant.

he blessed the people
The act of blessing the people is significant, as it reflects the king's role as a spiritual leader. The Hebrew word "barak" means to kneel or to bless, suggesting an invocation of divine favor. David's blessing is not just a formality but a heartfelt prayer for God's continued presence and prosperity upon the nation.

in the name of the LORD of Hosts
This phrase emphasizes the authority and power behind David's blessing. "LORD of Hosts" (Yahweh Sabaoth) is a title that portrays God as the commander of heavenly armies, highlighting His sovereignty and might. By invoking this name, David acknowledges God's supreme authority and protection over Israel. It is a reminder that the nation's success and security depend on their allegiance to the LORD.

(18) Peace offerings.--While the "burnt offerings" were dedicatory, the peace offerings were eucharistic, and were also intended here, as in 1Kings 8:62-65, to supply the wants of the people by a religious feast of communion with God.

He blessed the people.--As Solomon did at the dedication of the temple (1Kings 8:14; 1Kings 8:55), and in both cases this was eminently fitting; but such blessing is by no means to be mistaken for the peculiar priestly blessing for which the form was prescribed in Numbers 6:22-26.

Verse 18. - David... blessed the people in the name of Jehovah of hosts. Blessing the people was an important priestly function, for which a special formula was provided (Numbers 6:22-26). But this did not deprive the king, who was Jehovah's anointed representative, of the right of also blessing them, and Solomon, at the consecration of the temple, followed his father's example in a very solemn manner (2 Chronicles 6:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When David
דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

had finished
וַיְכַ֣ל (way·ḵal)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent

sacrificing
מֵהַעֲל֥וֹת (mê·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

the burnt offerings
הָעוֹלָ֖ה (hā·‘ō·w·lāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

and peace offerings,
וְהַשְּׁלָמִ֑ים (wə·haš·šə·lā·mîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering

he blessed
וַיְבָ֣רֶךְ (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 people
הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

in the name
בְּשֵׁ֖ם (bə·šêm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts.
צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign


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