1 Chronicles 29:26

26 David, son of Jesse, had ruled all Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:26 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:26

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.

1 Chronicles 29:26 In-Context

24 All the leaders and soldiers and all of King David's sons pledged their loyalty to King Solomon.

25 The LORD made Solomon extremely powerful, as all Israel could see. The people of Israel gave him royal honor like no king of Israel before him ever had.

26 David, son of Jesse, had ruled all Israel.

27 He ruled as king of Israel for 40 years. He ruled for 7 years in Hebron and for 33 in Jerusalem.

28 He died at a very old age. His long life was full of wealth and honor. Then his son Solomon succeeded him as king.