And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)
Ver. 14. And the king turned his face about,] viz., Fromward the altar and mercy seat, whither they looked when they prayed in the temple, as when otherwise they looked toward the temple, i.e., Christ.
And blessed all the congregation.] Or, Blessed God together with all the congregation of Israel, as Junius rendereth it.
And all the congregation stood.] To testify their reverence, attention, and observation. See on Judges 3:20 .