1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Samuel 6:18

And when he had made an end of offering holocausts and peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

Blessed. Wishing all sorts of happiness. Only priests and kings perform this function publicly, 3 Kings 8:55. Afterwards David went to his palace, to impart the same blessing to his family, and particularly to the women, who had not been present. This is a vestige of the sacerdotal power, which masters of families formerly enjoyed.