1 Kings 8:14
“And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king turned his face about,.... He was before the altar, Kg1 8:22, with his face to that first, and looking…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Solomon had spoken the preceding words, addressed to God, with his face directed to the holy of holies. He now turned…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Blessed all the congregation - Though this blessing is not particularly stated, yet we may suppose that it was such as…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:12-21
Here, I. Solomon encourages the priests, who came out of the temple from their ministration, much astonished at the dark…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the king turned his face about He had spoken at first looking towards the Temple, and beholding the cloud which told…
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