1 Chronicles 23:1

New International Reader's Version

David had become very old. So he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 25:8

He took his last breath and died when he was very old. He had lived a very long time. Then he joined the members of his family who had already died.

Genesis 35:29

Then he took his last breath and died. He was very old when he joined the members of his family who had already died. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

1 Kings 1:1

King David was now very old. He couldn’t keep warm even when blankets were spread over him.

1 Kings 1:27

King David, have you allowed all of that to happen? Did you do it without letting us know about it? Why didn’t you tell us who is going to sit on your throne after you?”

1 Kings 1:30

And you can be just as sure I will do what I promised. This is the day I will do what I promised in the name of the Lord. He is the God of Israel. I promised you that your son Solomon would be king after me. He will sit on my throne in my place.”

1 Kings 2:12

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David. His position as king was made secure.

1 Chronicles 23:2

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

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. From all of them he has chosen my son Solomon. He wants Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingdom. He wants him to rule over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died when he was very old. He had enjoyed a long life. He had enjoyed wealth and honor. David’s son Solomon became the next king after him.

Job 5:26

You will go down to the grave while you are still very strong. You will be like a crop that is gathered at the right time.