1 Chronicles 29:28
New International Version
He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
He died at a ripe old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. Then his son Solomon ruled in his place.

English Standard Version
Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place.

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

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

New King James Version
So he died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
Then he died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

NASB 1995
Then he died in a ripe old age, full of days, riches and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

NASB 1977
Then he died in a ripe old age, full of days, riches and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he died in a good old age, full of days, riches and glory; and his son Solomon became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
He died in a good old age [his seventy-first year], full of days (satisfied), riches and honor. Solomon his son reigned in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
He died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He died at a ripe old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.

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

Contemporary English Version
David was rich and respected and lived to be an old man. Then he died, and his son Solomon became king.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He died at a very old age. His long life was full of wealth and honor. Then his son Solomon succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
He died at a ripe old age, wealthy and respected, and his son Solomon succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
He died at a good old age, having lived a full life, replete with riches and honor, and with his son Solomon reigning in his place.

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

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

New Heart English Bible
He died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
He died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he dies in a good old age, satisfied with days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
and he dieth in a good old age, satisfied with days, riches, and honour, and reign doth Solomon his son in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will die in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he died in a good age, full of days, and riches, and glory. And Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he died at a good old age, full of days and wealth and glory. And his son Solomon reigned in his place.

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

New Revised Standard Version
He died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and his son Solomon succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David the son of Jesse died in a good old age, full of days and great in worldly riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David the son of Iyshay died in a good old age; he was old and the days of his life were full, and he had become great in the wealth of the world and in its honor, and Solomon his son reigned in the kingdom after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour; and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he died in a good old age, full of days, in wealth, and glory: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Reign and Death
27The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 28He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. 29Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer,…

Cross References
1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

1 Kings 2:1-2
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.

1 Kings 3:14
So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

1 Kings 11:42-43
Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

1 Kings 1:21
Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.”

1 Kings 1:31
Bathsheba bowed facedown in homage to the king and said, “May my lord King David live forever!”

1 Kings 1:48
saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”

2 Samuel 7:12
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.

2 Samuel 5:4-5
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

2 Samuel 23:1
These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:

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.

Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Matthew 22:43-45
Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / So if David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how can He be David’s son?”

Luke 1:32
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,


Treasury of Scripture

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

a good old age

Genesis 15:15
And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

Genesis 25:8
Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.

Job 5:26
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.

full of days

1 Chronicles 23:1
So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

Genesis 35:29
And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

Job 5:26
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.

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1 Chronicles 29
1. David, by his example and entreaty
6. causes the princes and people to offer willingly
10. David's thanksgiving and prayer
20. The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king.
26. David's reign and death














He died
The phrase "He died" marks the end of King David's earthly journey. In Hebrew, the word for "died" is "mût," which signifies the natural end of life. David's death is not just a biological event but a transition to the afterlife, reflecting the biblical understanding of life and death. His death is portrayed with dignity, emphasizing the completion of a life lived in covenant with God.

at a good old age
This phrase suggests a life that was full and complete. The Hebrew term "śēḇā" refers to old age, often associated with wisdom and fulfillment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, living to an old age was seen as a blessing from God, a sign of His favor and the fulfillment of His promises. David's life, marked by divine favor, is a testament to God's faithfulness.

having enjoyed long life
The phrase "having enjoyed long life" underscores the blessing of longevity. The Hebrew word "yāmîm" (days) is often used to denote the span of one's life. In biblical terms, a long life is a reward for righteousness and obedience to God. David's extended years allowed him to witness the establishment of his kingdom and the preparation for the temple, fulfilling God's promises to him.

wealth
The mention of "wealth" highlights the material blessings David received. The Hebrew word "ʿōšer" refers to riches or abundance. David's wealth was not merely for personal gain but was used to honor God, as seen in his preparations for the temple. His wealth symbolizes God's provision and the prosperity that comes from living in accordance with His will.

and honor
"Honor" in this context refers to the respect and esteem David held among his people and before God. The Hebrew word "kāḇôḏ" signifies glory or weightiness, indicating a life of significance and impact. David's honor was not self-derived but was a reflection of his heart for God and his role as a servant leader.

His son Solomon
The mention of "His son Solomon" signifies the continuation of David's legacy. Solomon, whose name in Hebrew means "peace," was chosen by God to succeed David. This transition highlights the divine plan and the importance of generational faithfulness. Solomon's reign would bring about the fulfillment of David's vision for the temple, a central place of worship for Israel.

reigned in his place
The phrase "reigned in his place" indicates the orderly succession of leadership. The Hebrew word "mālaḵ" means to reign or rule, signifying authority and governance. Solomon's ascension to the throne was part of God's sovereign plan, ensuring the stability and continuity of the Davidic dynasty. This transition underscores the importance of godly leadership and the fulfillment of God's promises to David.

(28) In a good old age.--Genesis 15:15.

Full of days.--From LXX. and Vulg. (?????? ?????? --plenus dierum). Literally, satisfied with days. Syriac, "And he was satisfied with the days of his life." (Comp. 1Chronicles 23:1; Genesis 35:29.)

Riches and honour.--1Chronicles 29:12. Syriac, "And he was great in the riches of the world, and in the honour thereof."

And Solomon his son reigned in his stead.--The regular formula, from 1Kings 11:43 to the end of the history of the kings. . . .

Verse 28. - We learn from 2 Samuel 5:4, 5, that David was thirty years old when he began to reign in Hebron. He must, therefore, have died in his seventy-first year. That this is called here a good old age shows that the length of human life had now greatly subsided. In comparison of all his successors on the thrones of Judah and of Israel, his age was clearly a "good old age?'

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He died
וַיָּ֙מָת֙ (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

at a ripe
טוֹבָ֔ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

old age,
בְּשֵׂיבָ֣ה (bə·śê·ḇāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7872: Hoary head, old age

full
שְׂבַ֥ע (śə·ḇa‘)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7649: Sated, satisfied, surfeited

of days,
יָמִ֖ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

riches,
עֹ֣שֶׁר (‘ō·šer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6239: Wealth

and honor,
וְכָב֑וֹד (wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

and his son
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

became king
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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