John Gill Commentary 1 Kings 8:55

"And he stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying," — 1 Kings 8:55 (ASV)

And he stood and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a
loud voice
Turning himself at the altar, and his face to the people, giving them his benediction, not only as the father of his people, but as preacher in Jerusalem, closing it with a word of exhortation to them:

saying :
as follows.