1 Chronicles 29:26-29

The Death of David

26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

27 He ruled over Israel forty years—seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

28 He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.

29 As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, they are written in the records of Samuel the seer, the records of Nathan the prophet and the records of Gad the seer,

1 Chronicles 29:26-29 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 29

This chapter relates how largely and liberally David, besides what he had before done, and his princes, offered towards defraying the expenses of building the temple, 1Ch 29:1-8 and the joy and thankfulness that he and his people expressed on that account, attended with prayers for Solomon, and offering sacrifices unto the Lord, 1Ch 29:9-21 and the chapter is closed, and so the book, with an account of the second unction of Solomon, the placing him on the throne, and the submission of all ranks of men unto him, and of the death of David, 1Ch 29:22-30.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Chronicles 18:14
• 2. 1 Chronicles 11:1
• 3. S Genesis 23:19
• 4. 2 Samuel 5:4-5; 1 Kings 2:11; S 1 Chronicles 3:4
• 5. S Genesis 15:15; Acts 13:36
• 6. S 1 Chronicles 23:1
• 7. S 1 Samuel 9:9
• 8. S 2 Samuel 7:2
• 9. S 1 Samuel 22:5