1 Chronicles 29:28

Translations

Modern

He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

Traditional

And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Literal

And he died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place.

Latin

Et mortuus est in senectute bona, plenus dierum, et divitiis, et gloria: et regnavit Salomon filius ejus pro eo.

Original

Hebrew

English

He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

Notes

1 Chronicles 29:26–30

The Chronicler ends his account of David’s reign with a formal summary, similar to those for all the kings of Israel and Judah (for example, 1 Kings 22:41–50). Like Abraham (Genesis 25:8) and Isaac (Genesis 35:29), David died at an old age with wealth and honor.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Genesis 15:15
You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.
Acts 13:36
For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.
Job 5:26
You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.
1 Chronicles 23:1
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
Genesis 25:8
And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.
Genesis 35:29
Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Parallels

1 Kings 2:10–12

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy

Topics

David: King of Israel: Age of, at Death David: King of Israel: Death of David: King of Israel: Length of Reign, Forty Years Old Age: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: David

1 Chronicles 29:28

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