KJV ORIGINAL
And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the king turned around and blessed the entire assembly of Israel, while everyone in the assembly remained standing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Solomon turned to face all the people of Israel who had gathered and spoke a blessing over them while they stood respectfully.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the dedication of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, one of the most significant religious moments in Israel's history. Solomon had just finished placing the Ark of the Covenant in the temple's inner sanctuary, and now he was addressing the massive crowd that had gathered for this momentous occasion. The people standing showed their respect and reverence during this sacred ceremony.
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