³ regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life^[a](A) was a descendant of David,^{(B) 4} and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power^[b](C) by his resurrection from the dead:^(D) Jesus Christ our Lord.^(E)

³⁶ “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep;^(A) he was buried with his ancestors^(B) and his body decayed.

²⁹ “Fellow Israelites,^(A) I can tell you confidently that the patriarch^(B) David died and was buried,^(C) and his tomb is here^(D) to this day.

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

¹⁵ We are foreigners and strangers^(A) in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow,^(B) without hope.

⁵ Of all my sons—and the Lord has given me many^(A)—he has chosen my son Solomon^(B) to sit on the throne^(C) of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.