Verse 2

The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Referenced Verses

• Judg 5:9 : 9 My heart is toward the governors of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless Yahweh!
• Job 29:13 : 13 the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
• Job 31:20 : 20 if his heart hasn't blessed me, if he hasn't been warmed with my sheep's fleece;
• 2 Cor 8:16-17 : 16 But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. 17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
• Deut 24:13 : 13 you shall surely restore to him the pledge when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his garment, and bless you: and it shall be righteousness to you before Yahweh your God.