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1 Kings 8:14 net — Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.

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

— 1 Kings 8:14, NET Bible

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1 Kings 8 — Context

11

The priests could not carry out their duties because of the cloud; the LORD’s glory filled his temple.

12

Then Solomon said,“The LORD has said that he lives in thick darkness.

13

O LORD, truly I have built a lofty temple for you, a place where you can live permanently.”

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

15

He said,“The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David.

16

He told David,‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’

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Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the LORD God of Israel.

1 Kings 8:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:14 say?
1 Kings 8:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.”
Where is 1 Kings 8:14 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 8:14.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:14 in?
1 Kings 8:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 8:14?
1 Kings 8:14 reads (NET): “Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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