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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Christian Standard Bible ®
2 Chronicles 6:3
Then the king turned and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing.
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Hebrew Names Version
The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Yisra'el: and all the assembly of Yisra'el stood.
The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Yisra'el: and all the assembly of Yisra'el stood.
King James Version
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
English Standard Version
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood.
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood.
New Century Version
While all the Israelites were standing there, King Solomon turned to them and blessed them.
While all the Israelites were standing there, King Solomon turned to them and blessed them.
New English Translation
Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.
Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.
Amplified Bible
Then the king turned around and blessed the entire assembly of Israel, while they were all standing.
Then the king turned around and blessed the entire assembly of Israel, while they were all standing.
New American Standard Bible
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
World English Bible
The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel (for all the Congregation of Israel stoode there)
And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel (for all the Congregation of Israel stoode there)
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king turned his face around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
Then the king turned his face around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
Berean Standard Bible
And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
Contemporary English Version
Solomon turned toward the people standing there. Then he blessed them
Solomon turned toward the people standing there. Then he blessed them
Complete Jewish Bible
Then the king turned around and blessed the whole community of Isra'el. The whole community of Isra'el stood
Then the king turned around and blessed the whole community of Isra'el. The whole community of Isra'el stood
Darby Translation
And the king turned his face and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.
Easy-to-Read Version
King Solomon turned around and blessed all the Israelites gathered in front of him.
King Solomon turned around and blessed all the Israelites gathered in front of him.
George Lamsa Translation
Then the king turned his face and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood.
Then the king turned his face and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood.
Good News Translation
All the people of Israel were standing there. The king turned to face them and asked God's blessing on them.
All the people of Israel were standing there. The king turned to face them and asked God's blessing on them.
Lexham English Bible
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, and all the assembly of Israel were standing.
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, and all the assembly of Israel were standing.
Literal Translation
And the king turned his face and blessed all the congregation of Israel. And all the congregation of Israel was standing.
And the king turned his face and blessed all the congregation of Israel. And all the congregation of Israel was standing.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the kynge turned his face, and blessed all the congregacion of Israel: for the whole cogregacion of Israel stode,
And the kynge turned his face, and blessed all the congregacion of Israel: for the whole cogregacion of Israel stode,
American Standard Version
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
Bible in Basic English
Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.
Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the king turned his face and blessed the whole congregation of Israel, & all the congregation of Israel stoode.
And the king turned his face and blessed the whole congregation of Israel, & all the congregation of Israel stoode.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood.
King James Version (1611)
And the King turned his face and blessed the whole Congregation of Israel, (and all the Congregation of Israel stood)
And the King turned his face and blessed the whole Congregation of Israel, (and all the Congregation of Israel stood)
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood by.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood by.
English Revised Version
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Salomon turnede his face, and blesside al the multitude of Israel; for al the cumpeny stood ententif; and he seide,
And Salomon turnede his face, and blesside al the multitude of Israel; for al the cumpeny stood ententif; and he seide,
Update Bible Version
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
New King James Version
1 Kings 8:14-21">[xr] Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
1 Kings 8:14-21">[xr] Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
New Living Translation
Then the king turned around to the entire community of Israel standing before him and gave this blessing:
Then the king turned around to the entire community of Israel standing before him and gave this blessing:
New Life Bible
Then the king turned around and prayed that good would come to all the people of Israel, while all the people of Israel stood.
Then the king turned around and prayed that good would come to all the people of Israel, while all the people of Israel stood.
New Revised Standard
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood.
Then the king turned around and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the king turned about his face, and blessed all the convocation of Israel, - while, all the convocation of Israel, was standing;
And the king turned about his face, and blessed all the convocation of Israel, - while, all the convocation of Israel, was standing;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the multitude of Israel for all the multitude stood attentive and he said:
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the multitude of Israel for all the multitude stood attentive and he said:
Revised Standard Version
Then the king faced about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood.
Then the king faced about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel stood.
Young's Literal Translation
And the king turneth round his face, and blesseth the whole assembly of Israel, and the whole assembly of Israel is standing,
And the king turneth round his face, and blesseth the whole assembly of Israel, and the whole assembly of Israel is standing,
THE MESSAGE
The king then turned to face the congregation that had come together and blessed them:
The king then turned to face the congregation that had come together and blessed them:
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
Then the king faced about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, while all the assembly of Israel was standing.
Contextual Overview
1Then Solomon said: 2but I have built an exalted temple for you,a place for your residence forever. 3Then the king turned and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing. 4He said: 5“Since the day I brought my people Israelout of the land of Egypt,I have not chosen a city to build a temple inamong any of the tribes of Israel,so that my name would be there,and I have not chosen a manto be ruler over my people Israel. 6But I have chosen Jerusalemso that my name will be there,and I have chosen Davidto be over my people Israel.” 7My father David had his heart seton building a temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 8However, the Lord said to my father David,“Since it was your desire to build a temple for my name,you have done well to have this desire. 9Yet, you are not the one to build the temple,but your son, your own offspring,will build the temple for my name.” 10So the Lord has fulfilled what he promised.I have taken the place of my father Davidand I sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised.I have built the temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
turned his face: 1 Kings 8:14
blessed: 2 Chronicles 29:29, Numbers 6:23-27, Joshua 22:6, 1 Kings 8:55-61, 1 Chronicles 16:2, Luke 24:50, Luke 24:51
all the congregation: 1 Kings 8:14, Nehemiah 8:5-7, Matthew 13:2
Reciprocal: Exodus 39:43 - blessed them Leviticus 9:22 - his hand 2 Samuel 6:18 - as soon 2 Chronicles 31:8 - and his people Psalms 111:1 - assembly
Cross-References
Genesis 6:1
When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them,
When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:13
Then God said to Noah, “I have decided to put an end to every creature, for the earth is filled with wickedness because of them; therefore I am going to destroy them along with the earth.
Then God said to Noah, “I have decided to put an end to every creature, for the earth is filled with wickedness because of them; therefore I am going to destroy them along with the earth.
Genesis 6:14
“Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it with pitch inside and outside.
“Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it with pitch inside and outside.
Genesis 6:15
This is how you are to make it: The ark will be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
This is how you are to make it: The ark will be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
Genesis 6:16
You are to make a roof, finishing the sides of the ark to within eighteen inches of the roof. You are to put a door in the side of the ark. Make it with lower, middle, and upper decks.
You are to make a roof, finishing the sides of the ark to within eighteen inches of the roof. You are to put a door in the side of the ark. Make it with lower, middle, and upper decks.
Genesis 6:18
But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark with your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives.
But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark with your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives.
Genesis 6:20
Two of everything—from the birds according to their kinds, from the livestock according to their kinds, and from the animals that crawl on the ground according to their kinds—will come to you so that you can keep them alive.
Two of everything—from the birds according to their kinds, from the livestock according to their kinds, and from the animals that crawl on the ground according to their kinds—will come to you so that you can keep them alive.
Numbers 11:17
Then I will come down and speak with you there. I will take some of the Spirit who is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.
Then I will come down and speak with you there. I will take some of the Spirit who is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.
Nehemiah 9:30
You were patient with them for many years,and your Spirit warned them through your prophets,but they would not listen.Therefore, you handed them over to the surrounding peoples.
You were patient with them for many years,and your Spirit warned them through your prophets,but they would not listen.Therefore, you handed them over to the surrounding peoples.
Psalms 78:39
He remembered that they were only flesh,a wind that passes and does not return.
He remembered that they were only flesh,a wind that passes and does not return.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Compare Kings (marginal references).
Compare Kings (marginal references).
