In 1 Kings 8:14, Solomon also turned to bless the congregation—this verse repeats that action after the prayer.

In 2 Samuel 6:18, David also blesses the congregation after bringing the ark—a parallel royal blessing after a major religious event.

1 Chronicles 16:2 records the same event as 2 Samuel 6:18, where David blesses the people—reinforcing the pattern of kingly blessing after offerings.

Leviticus 9:22 shows Aaron the priest blessing the people after sacrifices, paralleling Solomon's kingly blessing after the temple dedication.

2 Chronicles 6:3 is the parallel account of Solomon blessing the assembly at the temple dedication, confirming the same action.

Hebrews 7:7 states the principle that the greater blesses the lesser, explaining the significance of Solomon's blessing of Israel.