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1 Chronicles 23:1
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
from The Divisions of the Levites, 1 Chronicles 23:1-6
What it says

When David is old and full of years, he installs Solomon his son as king over Israel.

What it is doing

This verse opens the chapter with a formal transition toward Solomon’s reign.

In context

1When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. 2Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. 3The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. 4“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, 54,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 6Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: