So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
- BSB When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as 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.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- 1 Chr 29:28And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
- 1 Chr 28:5And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
- 1 Kgs 1:33–39The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:
- 1 Chr 29:22–25And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.
- 1 Kgs 1:1Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat.
- 1 Kgs 1:30Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.
- Gen 25:8Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.
- Job 5:26Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
- Gen 35:29And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
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