Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
- KJV Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
- BSB David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.
- NASB Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
- NLT So David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
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Quick answer
The narrative summarizes that David, son of Jesse, reigned over all Israel.
Overview
This closing summary marks the transition from David's life to the formal record of his reign. Calling him 'son of Jesse' recalls his humble origins and God's sovereign choice of the shepherd boy as king (1 Samuel 16). David's reign over 'all Israel' embodies the united kingdom that the chronicler holds up as a model, and it sets the stage for the everlasting dynasty promised to his house.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 18:14David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
- Ps 78:71–72from following the ewes that have their young, he brought him to be the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.
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