And he stood: Since verse 54 says that Solomon “arose,” Good News Translation omits these words.

Blessed all the assembly of Israel: See the comments on verse 14. In languages where only God may be the subject of the verb “bless,” the model of Good News Translation may be helpful. Others may say “he commended … to God.”

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .