Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

Bible References

Bless

Exodus 12:32
Also, take your flocks and your herds, just as you have requested, and leave. But bless me also."
2 Samuel 8:10
he sent his son Joram to King David to extend his best wishes and to pronounce a blessing on him for his victory over Hadadezer, for Toi had been at war with Hadadezer. He brought with him various items made of silver, gold, and bronze.
2 Samuel 21:3
David said to the Gibeonites, "What can I do for you, and how can I make amends so that you will bless the Lord's inheritance?"
Ezra 6:10
so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family.
Psalm 20:1
For the music director; a psalm of David. May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure!

God

1 Kings 1:37
As the Lord is with my master the king, so may he be with Solomon, and may he make him an even greater king than my master King David!"
Luke 19:38
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

Bowed

Genesis 47:31
Jacob said, "Swear to me that you will do so." So Joseph gave him his word. Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.
Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.

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