1 Chronicles 23:1

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When David had grown old and had lived out his years, he made his son Solomon king of Israel.

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Then he took his last breath, and died at a very old age. After a long and full life, he joined his ancestors in death.

when he took his last breath and died. He joined his ancestors in death at a very old age. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

King David had grown old, and although he was covered with blankets, he couldn’t get warm.

Did you allow this to happen without telling me who would sit on your throne next?”

I will do today exactly what I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel. Your son Solomon will be king after me. He will sit on my throne.”

Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his power was firmly established.

He gathered all the officials of Israel and the priests and Levites.

And of all my sons (the Lord has given me many sons) he chose my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingdom to rule Israel.

He died at a very old age. His long life was full of wealth and honor. Then his son Solomon succeeded him as king.

“You will come to your grave at a ripe old age like a stack of hay in the right season.