Verse 2

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

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 14:19 : 19 He blessed Abram, saying,“Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth.
  • Gen 20:7 : 7 But now give back the man’s wife. Indeed he is a prophet and he will pray for you; thus you will live. But if you don’t give her back, know that you will surely die along with all who belong to you.”
  • Gen 47:7 : 7 Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
  • Gen 47:10 : 10 Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence.
  • Lev 1:3 : 3 Burnt Offering Regulations: Animal from the Herd“‘If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd he must present it as a flawless male; he must present it at the entrance of the Meeting Tent for its acceptance before the LORD.
  • Num 6:23-27 : 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons,‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and protect you; 25 The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; 26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”’ 27 So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
  • Josh 22:6 : 6 Joshua rewarded them and sent them on their way; they returned to their homes.
  • 2 Sam 6:18 : 18 When David finished offering the burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
  • 1 Kgs 8:55-56 : 55 When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice: 56 “The LORD is worthy of praise because he has made Israel his people secure just as he promised! Not one of all the faithful promises he made through his servant Moses is left unfulfilled!
  • 2 Chr 29:29 : 29 When the sacrifices were completed, the king and all who were with him bowed down and worshiped.
  • 2 Chr 30:18-20 : 18 The majority of the many people from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun were ceremonially unclean, yet they ate the Passover in violation of what is prescribed in the law. For Hezekiah prayed for them, saying:“May the LORD, who is good, forgive 19 everyone who has determined to follow God, the LORD God of his ancestors, even if he is not ceremonially clean according to the standards of the temple.” 20 The LORD responded favorably to Hezekiah and forgave the people.
  • 2 Chr 30:27 : 27 The priests and Levites got up and pronounced blessings on the people. The LORD responded favorably to them as their prayers reached his holy dwelling place in heaven.
  • Luke 24:50-51 : 50 Jesus’ Departure Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 Now during the blessing he departed and was taken up into heaven.
  • Heb 7:7 : 7 Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,