and there in the LORD's presence he lit the lamps, just as the LORD had commanded.

God looked at everything he had made, and he was very pleased. Evening passed and morning came---that was the sixth day.

May the glory of the LORD last forever! May the LORD be happy with what he has made!

blessed him, and said, "May the Most High God, who made heaven and earth, bless Abram!

When Aaron had finished all the sacrifices, he raised his hands over the people and blessed them, and then stepped down.

Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of the LORD's presence, and when they came out, they blessed the people, and the dazzling light of the LORD's presence appeared to all the people.

to tell Aaron and his sons to use the following words in blessing the people of Israel:

May the LORD be kind and gracious to you;

And the LORD said, "If they pronounce my name as a blessing upon the people of Israel, I will bless them."

Joshua sent them home with his blessing and with these words: "You are going back home very rich, with a lot of livestock, silver, gold, bronze, iron, and many clothes. Share with your fellow tribesmen what you took from your enemies." Then they left for home. Moses had given land east of the Jordan to one half of the tribe of Manasseh, but to the other half Joshua had given land west of the Jordan, along with the other tribes.

When he had finished offering the sacrifices, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD Almighty

As the people stood there, King Solomon turned to face them, and he asked God's blessing on them.

After David had finished offering the sacrifices, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD

All the people of Israel were standing there. The king turned to face them and asked God's blessing on them.

The priests and the Levites asked the LORD's blessing on the people. In his home in heaven God heard their prayers and accepted them.

The people praised anyone else who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

They give knowledge to me, your servant; I am rewarded for obeying them.