1 Kings 8:55

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

Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.

"Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

When David finished offering the burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

When David finished offering burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the Lord's name.