1 Kings 8:55 nasb — And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

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"And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:"

— 1 Kings 8:55, NASB

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1 Kings 8 — Context

52

that Your eyes may be open to the supplication of Your servant and to the supplication of Your people Israel, to listen to them whenever they call to You.

53

"For You have separated them from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Moses Your servant, when You brought our fathers forth from Egypt, O Lord GOD."

54

When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven.

55

And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

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"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 His good promise, which He promised through Moses His servant.

57

"May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us,

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that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His ordinances, which He commanded our fathers.

1 Kings 8:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:55 say?
1 Kings 8:55 in the NASB reads: “And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:”
Where is 1 Kings 8:55 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:55 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 55.
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 8:55.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:55 in?
1 Kings 8:55 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 8:55?
1 Kings 8:55 reads (NASB): “And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:” 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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