1 Chronicles 29:28

28 He died at a good old age, having enjoyed a full life, wealth, and honor; and his son Solomon followed him as king.

1 Chronicles 29:28 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:28

And he died in a good old age
Being seventy years of age:

full of days, riches, and honour;
had as much of either of them as he could wish for; and having enough, he sought after, and was taken to the possession of, eternal life, durable riches, and honours, and glory, that fade not away:

and Solomon his son reigned in his stead;
in full power and authority.

1 Chronicles 29:28 In-Context

26 David, Jesse's son, was king over all Israel.

27 He reigned over Israel for forty years: seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

28 He died at a good old age, having enjoyed a full life, wealth, and honor; and his son Solomon followed him as king.

29 The account of King David from beginning to end is written in the records of Samuel the seer, Nathan the prophet, and Gad the visionary,

30 including everything concerning his powerful rule, and what happened to him, to Israel, and to all the kingdoms in other lands.