Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward the sky.

When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:

Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

But Elijah said, “As certainly as the Lord who rules over all lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today.”

The prophet then went and stood by the road, waiting for the king. He also disguised himself by putting a bandage down over his eyes.

He picked up Elijah’s cloak, which had fallen off him, and went back and stood on the shore of the Jordan.

He told his servant Gehazi, “Ask the Shunammite woman to come here.” So he did so and she came to him.

But Elisha replied, “As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you.” Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.

Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.

These are the men David put in charge of music in the Lord’s sanctuary, after the ark was placed there.

These are the ones who served along with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman the musician, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

Serving beside him was his fellow Levite Asaph, son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,

I will put him in permanent charge of my house and my kingdom; his dynasty will be permanent.”’”

An adversary opposed Israel, inciting David to count how many warriors Israel had.

The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.

He stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.

Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as the leader over his brothers, for he intended to name him his successor.

Then a spirit stepped forward and stood before the Lord. He said, ‘I will deceive him.’ The Lord asked him, ‘How?’

He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.