KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So David praised the LORD in front of all the people gathered there, and David said, 'Blessed are you, LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is publicly praising and blessing God as the eternal God of Israel before all the people.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs near the end of David's life as he was preparing to pass the throne to his son Solomon and had just received generous offerings from the people for building the temple. David gathered all the leaders and people of Israel together for this moment of transition and dedication.
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