Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time About that time, that is, when I was come down from the mount, as was said, Deuteronomy 10:5. To stand before the Lord A phrase used concerning the prophets, 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:15, this being the posture of servants, Hence the angels are said to stand, 2 Chronicles 18:18; and Luke 1:19. To bless The people, by performing those holy ministrations for them, and giving those instructions to them, to and with which God's blessing was promised; and this they did in God's name, that is, by command and commission from him. Let it be observed here, that a settled ministry is a great blessing to a people, and a special token of God's love to them. But they who are blessed with it should take care that it do not become a curse through their abuse or non-improvement of it.