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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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David acts immediately after placing the ark in his tent and completing the burnt and peace offerings. He addresses the gathered people of Israel to pronounce a blessing in the LORD’s name.
The words — וַ/יְבָ֥רֶךְ (va/y.Va.rekh) translates as “and he blessed,” and עֹלָ֖ה ('o.Lah) denotes the “burnt offering” that concludes the ritual sequence.
The thread — This pattern of covenantal blessing follows prior instances at Genesis 47:10 and Joshua 22:6, and reappears in 2 Chronicles 30:18 during a passover gathering.
Why it lands — The text places the blessing strictly after the sacrificial work, establishing that divine favor is pronounced only upon completion of the appointed worship. The immediate context of food distribution shows the blessing transitions into tangible provision for the community.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
Cross-references
- Genesis 47:10 Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.
- Joshua 22:6 So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.
- 2 Chronicles 30:18 A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone
- 2 Chronicles 30:27 Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven.
- Genesis 14:19 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
- Genesis 20:7 Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet; he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, be aware that you will surely die—you and all who belong to you.”
- Genesis 47:7 Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
- Leviticus 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD.
- Numbers 6:23 “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
- 2 Samuel 6:18 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.