(14) And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
Was not Solomon, in this instance of blessing the congregation, a type of Jesus? Who can behold the king thus engaged, and forget what is said of our King, who in the moment that he was about to ascend, lifted up his hands and blessed the people. Precious Mediator! Thou didst turn towards thy servants, when thou hadst first committed their keeping to thy Father. See Luke 24:50-51, with John 17:11.