26 Now (A)David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 27 (B)The period which he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and [a]in Jerusalem thirty-three years.

Death of David

28 Then he died at (C)a good old age, (D)full of days, riches, and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place. 29 Now the acts of King David, from the first to the last, are written in the chronicles of (E)Samuel the seer, in the chronicles of (F)Nathan the prophet, and in the chronicles of (G)Gad the seer, 30 with all of his reign, his power, and the circumstances which came upon him, Israel, and all the kingdoms of the lands.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 29:27 Lit he reigned in

Summary of David’s reign

26 David, Jesse’s son, was king over all Israel. 27 He reigned over Israel for forty years: seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. 28 He died at a good old age, having enjoyed a full life, wealth, and honor; and his son Solomon followed him as king. 29 The account of King David from beginning to end is written in the records of Samuel the seer, Nathan the prophet, and Gad the visionary, 30 including everything concerning his powerful rule, and what happened to him, to Israel, and to all the kingdoms in other lands.

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