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 verse is set in ancient Israel during King David's reign, around 1000 BC, as he was preparing to hand over the throne to his son Solomon after a lifetime of leadership and gathering resources for the temple. David had just made a public offering and speech to encourage the people to honor God, reflecting the cultural emphasis on communal worship and loyalty to God's covenant. The congregation's act of bowing and worshiping both God and the king highlights the blend of spiritual devotion and respect for divinely appointed authority in Israelite society.
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