A Summary of David’s Life

26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.(A) 27 The length of his reign over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for thirty-three.(B) 28 He died at a good old age,(C) full of days,(D) riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place. 29 As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, note that they are written in the Events of the Seer Samuel,(E) the Events of the Prophet Nathan,(F) and the Events of the Seer Gad,(G) 30 along with all his reign, his might, and the incidents that affected him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the surrounding lands.

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Summary of the Reign of King David

26 Jesse’s son David reigned as king over all of Israel, 27 serving as king over Israel for 40 years. He reigned for seven years in Hebron and for 33 in Jerusalem. 28 He died at a good old age, having lived a full life, replete with riches and honor, and with his son Solomon reigning in his place. 29 The activities of David the king are recorded in the History of Samuel the Seer,[a] in the History of Nathan the Prophet,[b] and in the History of Gad the Seer,[c] 30 including details regarding[d] his reign, his power, the circumstances that attended his life, Israel, and all of the kingdoms of the countries that surrounded him.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 29:29 An ancient chronicle of Israel, apparently now lost
  2. 1 Chronicles 29:29 An ancient chronicle of Israel, apparently now lost
  3. 1 Chronicles 29:29 An ancient chronicle of Israel, apparently now lost
  4. 1 Chronicles 29:30 The Heb. lacks details regarding
  5. 1 Chronicles 29:30 The Heb. lacks that surrounded him

The Death of David(A)

26 David son of Jesse was king(B) over all Israel.(C) 27 He ruled over Israel forty years—seven in Hebron(D) and thirty-three in Jerusalem.(E) 28 He died(F) at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.(G)

29 As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, they are written in the records of Samuel the seer,(H) the records of Nathan(I) the prophet and the records of Gad(J) the seer, 30 together with the details of his reign and power, and the circumstances that surrounded him and Israel and the kingdoms of all the other lands.

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26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

27 And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer,

30 With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

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