1 Chronicles 23:1

New English Translation

When David was old and approaching the end of his life, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 25:8

Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life. He joined his ancestors.

Genesis 35:29

Then Isaac breathed his last and joined his ancestors. He died an old man who had lived a full life. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

1 Kings 1:1

King David was very old; even when they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.

1 Kings 1:27

Has my master the king authorized this without informing your servants who should succeed my master the king on his throne?”

1 Kings 1:30

I will keep today the oath I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel: ‘Surely Solomon your son will be king after me; he will sit in my place on my throne.’”

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.

1 Chronicles 23:2

David assembled all the leaders of Israel, along with the priests and the Levites.

1 Chronicles 28:5

From all the many sons the Lord has given me, he chose Solomon my son to rule on his behalf over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.

Job 5:26

You will come to your grave in a full age, As stacks of grain are harvested in their season.