The Death of David

26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 27 The (A)time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 28 Then he died (B)at a good age, (C)full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place. 29 Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the Chronicles (D)of Samuel the seer, and in the Chronicles of (E)Nathan the prophet, and in the Chronicles of (F)Gad the seer, 30 with accounts of all his rule and his might and of the circumstances (G)that came upon him and upon Israel and upon all the kingdoms of the countries.

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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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