1 Chronicles 29:26-30·~1 min

David’s Reign and Death

David’s reign over all Israel is summed up by its scope, its forty years, and his death at a ripe old age, rich in years, honor, and wealth. Solomon reigns in his place.

D²⁶avid son of Jesse was king over all Israel. ²⁷The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years — seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. ²⁸He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

The account points to the records of Samuel, Nathan, and Gad for David’s acts from first to last, along with the details of his reign, power, and the events affecting Israel and surrounding kingdoms.

²⁹Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer, ³⁰together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.

Section summaryThe chapter closes with a brief account of David’s reign over all Israel, its forty-year length, and his death in old age with riches and honor. Solomon succeeds him, and David’s acts are set within the written witness of the seers and the wider history surrounding Israel.

Role in the chapterThis final section gives David a concise and honorable close while handing the story forward to Solomon. It also places his reign within remembered records, drawing the book to a formal end.