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Solomon rises from both knees before altar with palms spread, then blesses assembly; depict single transition, no duplicate figure.
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1 Kings 8:54-55

Solomon rises to bless

The Ark and the Temple Dedication · 1 Kings 8

Story guide: Solomon rises from kneeling before the altar, palms still spread toward heaven, as he turns to bless the gathered assembly of Israel.

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54And when Solomon had finished praying to Yahweh with all this prayer and plea for favor, he rose from before the altar of Yahweh, from kneeling on his knees with his palms spread out toward heaven.

55And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

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