2 Chronicles 6:3
2 Chronicles 6:3 in Multiple Translations
And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.
Then the king turned and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, as they all stood.
And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel (for all the Congregation of Israel stoode there)
And the king turneth round his face, and blesseth the whole assembly of Israel, and the whole assembly of Israel is standing,
The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
And the king turned his face, and blessed all the multitude of Israel (for all the multitude stood attentive) and he said:
Then while all the people stood there, Solomon turned toward the people and he asked God to bless them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 6:3
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2 Chronicles 6:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּסֵּ֤ב
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
אֶת
פָּנָ֔י/ו
וַ/יְבָ֕רֶךְ
אֵ֖ת
כָּל
קְהַ֣ל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
וְ/כָל
קְהַ֥ל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
עוֹמֵֽד
וַ/יַּסֵּ֤ב
çâbab
H5437
to turn
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פָּנָ֔י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
וַ/יְבָ֕רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
קְהַ֣ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
קְהַ֥ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עוֹמֵֽד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 6:3
וַ/יַּסֵּ֤ב
çâbab
H5437
"to turn"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To turn or surround is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in the Bible to describe changing direction or surrounding something.
Definition: : turn/bring_around 1) to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change 1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round 1b2) to be turned over to 1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform 1d) (Poel) 1d1) to encompass, surround 1d2) to come about, assemble round 1d3) to march, go about 1d4) to enclose, envelop 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round 1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be turned 1f2) to be surrounded
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back). See also: Genesis 2:11; 1 Chronicles 16:43; Psalms 7:8.
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פָּנָ֔י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
וַ/יְבָ֕רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קְהַ֣ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קְהַ֥ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עוֹמֵֽד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 6:3
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Context — Solomon Blesses the LORD
1Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
2But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”
3And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all
4and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 5‘Since the day I brought My people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Kings 8:14 | And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 29:29 | When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 8:55–61 | And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He never leave us nor forsake us. May He incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways and to keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances He commanded our fathers. And may these words with which I have made my petition before the LORD be near to the LORD our God day and night, so that He may uphold the cause of His servant and of His people Israel as each day requires, so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other! So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 16:2 | When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. |
| 5 | Matthew 13:2 | Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. |
| 6 | Joshua 22:6 | So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 8:5–7 | Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. |
| 8 | Numbers 6:23–27 | “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” |
| 9 | Luke 24:50–51 | When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. |
2 Chronicles 6:3 Summary
[In this verse, King Solomon turns around and blesses the assembly of Israel, showing his gratitude and praise towards God for His faithfulness. This act of blessing is a powerful way of acknowledging God's presence and work in the lives of His people, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5 where we are encouraged to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise. By blessing others, we can promote unity and solidarity, and acknowledge God's goodness and faithfulness in our lives, just like King Solomon did in this verse, and as encouraged in Colossians 3:16 where we are told to let the word of Christ dwell in us richly.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Solomon turn around and bless the assembly of Israel?
King Solomon turned around and blessed the assembly of Israel as an act of worship and gratitude towards God, acknowledging His presence and faithfulness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 6:4 where he says, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David.'
What is the significance of the whole assembly of Israel standing together in this verse?
The whole assembly of Israel standing together represents the unity and solidarity of God's people, much like in Exodus 19:8 where the Israelites stood together to receive the covenant from God, and in Acts 2:1 where the disciples were all together in one place on the day of Pentecost.
How does this verse relate to the concept of blessing in the Bible?
This verse shows that blessing is not just a divine act, but also a human response to God's goodness, as seen in Numbers 6:24-26 where God instructs Moses to have Aaron and his sons bless the Israelites, and in Ephesians 1:3 where Paul blesses God for His spiritual blessings in Christ.
What can we learn from King Solomon's example of blessing the assembly of Israel?
We can learn the importance of expressing gratitude and praise to God, and of blessing others as a way of acknowledging God's presence and work in their lives, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 where Paul encourages believers to give thanks in every circumstance.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can bless those around me, just as King Solomon blessed the assembly of Israel?
- How can I cultivate a sense of gratitude and praise towards God, like King Solomon did in this verse?
- What does it mean for me to stand together with other believers, like the assembly of Israel did in this verse, and how can I promote unity and solidarity in my community?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and respond to God's presence and faithfulness in my life, just as King Solomon did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:3
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 5:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 6:3
But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:3
(3) And the king.—The verse is word for word as in Kings. Turned.—Turned round (1 Chronicles 10:14). Stood.—Was standing.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 6:3
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Building for Revival by Robin Wood | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Ezra reading the book of the law to the people. He emphasizes the sudden and powerful way in which God visited his people during |
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Nehemiah #3: Chapter 7-12 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unity of believers in Christ. He describes a gathering in a large tent where people from different backgrounds come together to worship a |
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The Word Is the Foundation by Brian York | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining true to God's Word. He uses the example of the watchman's duty to warn the people when danger is approaching. The |
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Evidence of Revival by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that true revival is evidenced by a deep desire to hear and obey God's Word, as demonstrated by the people in Nehemiah's time who eagerly listened to Ezr |
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The Cross of Christ (Providence Chapel in Denton, Tx) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of waking up in a state of confusion and realizing the need for Christ in their life. They emphasize the concept of amazing |
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Jesus Took Our Place by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the story of Abraham and Isaac from the Bible. He describes the dramatic moment when God stops Abraham from sacrificing his son and emphasi |
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The Doctrine of Man - Part 3 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly believing in the Bible and not just pretending to be a believer. He uses vivid imagery to describe the consequences |