And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.
Then David said to everyone gathered there, 'Now praise the LORD your God.' And all the people praised the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and bowed their heads low, worshiping both the LORD and honoring the king.
David led the entire community in a moment of worship, and they all responded by praising God and showing respect to both the LORD and their earthly king.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place near the end of David's reign when he was transferring leadership to his son Solomon and had just led a massive fundraising effort for building the temple. The congregation included all the leaders of Israel who had gathered for this important transition ceremony. David wanted to ensure that this pivotal moment in Israel's history began with proper worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.
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