Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and left.
He blessed Abram, and said, “Blessed is Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth.
As Pharaoh had ordered, Joseph had his father and his brothers live in the best part of Egypt, the region of Rameses. He gave them property there.
Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and had him stand in front of Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
All the troops crossed the Jordan River, and then the king crossed. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him. Then Barzillai went back home.
he sent his son Joram to greet King David and congratulate him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer. (There had often been war between Hadadezer and Toi.) Joram brought articles of gold, silver, and bronze with him.
I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings and not feel ashamed.
Those who pass by will never say ⌞to them⌟, “May you be blessed by the Lord” or “We bless you in the name of the Lord.”
Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites with this blessing before he died.
No one can deny that the more important person blesses the less important person.
So Joshua blessed Caleb, son of Jephunneh, and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.
Just then, Boaz was coming from Bethlehem, and he said to his reapers, “May the Lord be with all of you!” They answered him, “May the Lord bless you!”
