Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. ] As before related in this book, and in the second book of Samuel; his reign being long and glorious.
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All the leaders, the warrior-heroes and likewise the sons of King David submitted themselves to Shlomo the king.
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ADONAI gave Shlomo exceedingly great power, in full view of all Isra'el, and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been seen on any king before him in Isra'el.
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Now David the son of Yishai ruled over all Isra'el.
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The duration of his reign over Isra'el was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hevron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Yerushalayim.
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Then he died, at a ripe old age, full of years, riches and honor; and Shlomo his son reigned in his place.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.