When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
- KJV So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
- NKJV So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.
- NASB Now when David reached old age, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.
- NLT When David was an old man, he appointed his son Solomon to be king over Israel.
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Quick answer
When David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. He secured an orderly succession to the throne.
Overview
David, near the end of a long and full life, established Solomon as king, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power. This orderly succession reflects God's covenant promise concerning David's son. The remaining chapters describe David's final arrangements for worship, showing his lifelong concern that Israel honor the LORD even after his death.
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Cross-references · 9
- 1 Chr 29:28He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.
- 1 Chr 28:5And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
- 1 Kgs 1:33–39“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.
- 1 Chr 29:22–25That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.
- 1 Kgs 1:1Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.
- 1 Kgs 1:30I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”
- Gen 25:8And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.
- Job 5:26You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.
- Gen 35:29Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
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