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.)”
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1 Kings 8:14 Context
12¶ Then spake Solomon; The Lord said that hee would dwell in the thicke darkenesse. 13I haue surely built thee an house to dwel in, a setled place for thee to abide in for euer. 14And the King turned his face about, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel: (and all the Congregation of Israel stood.) 15And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth vnto Dauid my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying; 16Since the day that I brought foorth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no citie out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house that my Name might be therein; but I chose Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.
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Other Translations for 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;)
- King James Version
Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.
- Basic English Bible
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.
- Darby Bible
And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel were standing.
- Webster's Bible
The king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
- World English Bible
And the king turneth round his face, and blesseth the whole assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel is standing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 8:14
8:14 Turned - From the temple to the body of the congregation.Stood - In token of reverence, and of their readiness to receive theblessing.