2 Samuel 6:18

King James Version (KJV)

And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

He blessed the people in the name of the Lord - David acted here as priest, for it was the general prerogative of the priests to bless the people, but it appears, by both David and Solomon, that it was the prerogative of the kings also.

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Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

He blessed the people - So did Solomon 1 Kings 8:14.

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Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary

It became evident, that happy was the man who had the ark near him. Christ is indeed a Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offence, to those that are disobedient; but to those that believe, he is a Corner-stone, elect, precious,

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