1 Chronicles 23:1

The Divisions of the Levites · 1 Chronicles 23:1–6
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Translations

Modern
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
Traditional
So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
Literal
And David was old and was full of days, and his son Solomon he made king over Israel.
Latin
Igitur David, senex et plenus dierum, regem constituit Salomonem filium suum super Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.

Notes

  • When David appointed his son Solomon as Israel’s king (see 1 Kings 1), he outlined the kingdom's organizational structure and made provisions for the temple's operation.

  • The account of Solomon’s coronation continues in 1 Chronicles 28–29; the chapters in between (23:3–27:24) detail the kingdom's organization.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Merari, Merarite Priests and Levites

Topics

Church and State: David David: King of Israel: Adonijah Usurps the Sceptre; Solomon Appointed to the Throne Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel Worship: David's Ordinances For