1 Chronicles 23:1 “When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as…”

1 Chronicles 23:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

American Standard Version

Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

So when Dauid was olde and full of dayes, he made Salomon his sonne King ouer Israel.

Darby Translation

And David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

And David is old, and satisfied with days, and causeth his son Solomon to reign over Israel,

Bible in Basic English

Now David was old and full of days; and he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

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Cross references

“A. M. 2989. B.C. 1015. old”

1 Chronicles 29:28 1 Kings 1:1 Genesis 25:8 Genesis 35:29 Job 5:26

1 Chronicles 29:28 · BSB

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

1 Kings 1:1 · BSB

Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.

Genesis 25:8 · BSB

And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.

Genesis 35:29 · BSB

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.

Job 5:26 · BSB

You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

“he made”

1 Chronicles 28:5 1 Kings 1:33–39 1 Chronicles 29:22–25

1 Chronicles 28:5 · BSB

And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

1 Kings 1:33–39 · BSB

“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

1 Chronicles 29:22–25 · BSB

That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

Also

1 Kings 1:30

1 Kings 1:30 · BSB

I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

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