Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven.
The priests
Their prayer
His holy dwelling place
Bible References
The priests
Numbers 6:23
Tell Aaron and his sons: 'This is how you will bless the Israelites. Say to them:
Deuteronomy 10:8
Jehovah then set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the Ark of the covenant of Jehovah. They were to stand before Jehovah to serve and pronounce blessings in his name until this day.
Their prayer
1 Kings 8:30
Hear my prayers and the prayers of your people. In your home in heaven hear us and forgive us.
Acts 10:4
He looked at him and was afraid. What is it, Lord? He replied. The angel said: God hears your prayers and sees your gifts of mercy.
His holy dwelling place
Deuteronomy 26:15
Look down from your holy place in heaven and bless your people Israel. Bless the ground you have given us, a land flowing with milk and honey, as you swore to our fathers.'
Psalm 68:5
In his holy habitation God is a father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows.
Isaiah 57:15
The High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy, says: 'I dwell in the high and holy and also with him who has a contrite and humble spirit. I revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.'
Isaiah 63:15
Look down and see from heaven, from your holy and beautiful dwelling. Where is your determination (zeal) and might? Where is the longing of your heart and your compassion? Do not hold back.
Isaiah 66:1
This is what Jehovah says: Heaven is my throne. Earth is my footstool. Where can you people build a house or resting place for me?