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 and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
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And the LORD made Solomon very great in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
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Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
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The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.
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Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place.
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