Bible study online

1 Kings 8:55

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Kings 8:55

Verse 55 of 66

Scripture focus

And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

1 Kings 8:55 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:55

Theological / Devotional

Blessed all the congregation. The pronouncement of this formal benediction was a distinctly religious act. To Aaron and his sons had been given the special duty and privilege of pronouncing the divine blessing (Num. 6:23-26). The fact that Solomon now pronounced these final words of blessings shows the great importance he placed upon things of the spirit. As king he interested himself not only in the usual affairs of state but in the spiritual welfare of his subjects.

By SdaBc