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24 All the officials, the warriors, and the other sons of King David pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 25 The Eternal exalted Solomon as a great ruler before all Israel and gave him royal majesty greater than any king before him in Israel.

26 David the son of Jesse was the first king to reign over all Israel.

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24 All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons,(A) pledged their submission to King Solomon.

25 The Lord highly exalted(B) Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor(C) such as no king over Israel ever had before.(D)

The Death of David(E)

26 David son of Jesse was king(F) over all Israel.(G)

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