1 Chronicles 23:1
When David was old, having lived a long life, he made his son Solomon king of Israel.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
In Context
2He also summoned all the leaders of Israel, the priests, and the Levites.
Cross References
Genesis 35:29when he breathed his last and died at an old age. He had lived a full life, and now he joined his forefathers in death. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
1 Kings 1:27If Your Majesty did this, you certainly didn't inform your officials as to who is meant to sit on your throne as the next king.”
1 Kings 1:33the king told them, “Take the king's officials with you, and have them put Solomon on my own mule and lead him down to the Gihon Spring.
1 Chronicles 28:5From all my sons (for the Lord gave me many) the Lord has chosen Solomon my child to sit on the throne and to rule over the Lord's kingdom Israel.
1 Chronicles 29:28David died at a good old age, having lived a long life, blessed with wealth and honor. Then his son Solomon took over and ruled in his place.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 23:1
David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, in this and the following chapters settles the method of the temple-service and puts into order the offices and officers of it. In the late irregular times, and during the wars in the beginning of his reign, we may suppose that, though the Levitical ordinances were kept up, yet it was not in the order, nor with the beauty and exactness, that were desirable. Now David, being a prophet, as well as a prince, by divine warrant and direction, "set in… Read the whole commentary →