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Berean Standard Bible

“And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all”

1 Kings 8:14

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The temple is finished and the ark has been placed in the Most Holy Place, with the glory of the LORD filling the house like a cloud. Priests cannot continue ministering.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all

World English Bible (WEB)

The king turned his face around, and blessed all the assembly of Israel; and all the assembly of Israel stood.

King James Version (KJV)

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then, turning his face about, the king gave a blessing to all the men of Israel; and they were all on their feet together.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y volviendo el rey su rostro, bendijo á toda la congregación de Israel; y toda la congregación de Israel estaba en pie.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces el rey se dio vuelta y, mirando al pueblo que estaba parado delante de él, lo bendijo, diciendo:

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