David uttered a priestly blessing (see Numbers 6:22–24), similar to that of Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18–19).1 He did so as a confirmation that God’s people enjoyed his favour and that his blessing would now also come to them.
David uttered a priestly blessing (see Numbers 6:22–24), similar to that of Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18–19).1 He did so as a confirmation that God’s people enjoyed his favour and that his blessing would now also come to them.
18 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts