1 Chronicles 23:1

New American Bible - revised edition

When David had grown old and was near the end of his days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 25:8

Then he breathed his last, dying at a ripe old age, grown old after a full life; and he was gathered to his people.

Genesis 35:29

then he breathed his last. He died as an old man and was gathered to his people. After a full life, his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

1 Kings 1:1

When King David was old and advanced in years, though they covered him with blankets he could not get warm.

1 Kings 1:27

If this was done by order of my lord the king, you did not tell me, your servant, who is to sit upon the throne of my lord the king after him.”

1 Kings 1:30

this very day I will fulfill the oath I swore to you by the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Your son Solomon shall be king after me and shall sit upon my throne in my place.’”

1 Kings 2:12

Then Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingship was established.

1 Chronicles 23:2

He then gathered together all the officials of Israel, along with the priests and the Levites.

1 Chronicles 28:5

And of all my sons—for the Lord has given me many sons—he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingship over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died at a ripe old age, rich in years and wealth and glory, and his son Solomon succeeded him as king.

Job 5:26

You shall approach the grave in full vigor, as a shock of grain comes in at its season.