1 Chronicles 16:2

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1 Chronicles 16:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.

2 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

3 Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

4 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.

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Leviticus 1:3

If one’s 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.

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.

Genesis 47:10

Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.

Numbers 6:23

“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:

Numbers 6:24

‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;

Numbers 6:25

may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;

Numbers 6:26

may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

Numbers 6:27

So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Joshua 22:6

So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.

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.

1 Kings 8:55

And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:

1 Kings 8:56

“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.

2 Chronicles 29:29

When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped.

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 30:19

who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”

2 Chronicles 30:20

And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.

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.

Luke 24:50

When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

Luke 24:51

While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.

Hebrews 7:7

And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.