1 Chronicles 23:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

David was old when he chose his son Solomon to be king of Israel.

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King David was now an old man, and he always felt cold, even under a lot of blankets.

Did you say they could do this without telling the rest of us who would be the next king?

His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom.

Some time later, David called together all of Israel's leaders, priests, and Levites.

The LORD has blessed me with many sons, but he chose my son Solomon to be the next king of Israel.

David was rich and respected and lived to be an old man. Then he died, and his son Solomon became king.

You will live a long life, and your body will be strong until the day you die.