1 Chronicles 23:1

Easy To Read Version

David became an old man, so he made his son Solomon the new king of Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 25:8

Then Abraham grew weak and died. He had lived a long and satisfying life. He died and was gathered to his people.

Genesis 35:29

Then Isaac became weak and died. Isaac had lived a long and full life. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him in the same place as his father.

1 Kings 1:1

King David was very old. He could not keep warm. His servants covered him with blankets, but he was still cold.

1 Kings 1:27

My lord and king, did you do this without telling us? Please tell us, who will be the next king after you?”

1 Kings 1:30

Today I will do what I promised you in the past. I made that promise by the power of the Lord God of Israel. I promised that your son Solomon would be the next king after me. And I promised that he would take my place on my throne. I will keep my promise!”

1 Kings 2:12

Now Solomon was king. He sat on the throne of his father David and was in complete control of his kingdom.

1 Chronicles 23:2

David gathered all the leaders of Israel. He also gathered the priests and Levites.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. And from all those sons, the Lord chose Solomon to be the new king of Israel. But really, Israel is the Lord’s kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:28

David died when he was old. David had lived a good, long life. David had many riches and honors. And David’s son Solomon became the new king after him.

Job 5:26

You will be like the wheat that grows\par until harvest time.\par Yes, you will live to a ripe old age.\par