Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 23:1
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler narrates David’s final administrative act as he approaches the end of his life, formally transferring royal authority to his designated successor.
The words — The text notes David was זָקֵן (za.Ken, “he was old”) and שׂבַע יָמִים (sa.Va' ya.Mim, “he was satisfied with days”), then records the action וַ/יַּמְלֵ֛ךְ (va/i.yam.Lekh, “and he made king”) over Solomon his son.
The thread — This succession motif appears in 1 Chronicles 29:28, which records David’s death at a ripe old age with Solomon reigning in his place, and 1 Chronicles 28:5, where David cites the Lord’s choice of Solomon to sit on the throne. The narrative continues in 1 Kings 1:33, which details the physical act of enthroning Solomon at Gihon.
Why it lands — The verse documents a concrete transfer of power that fulfills prior divine selection, requiring the reader to recognize the legitimacy of Solomon’s reign and the continuity of God’s covenant plan through established royal procedure.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 29:28 He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.
- 1 Chronicles 28:5 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 “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.
- 1 Kings 1:1 Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.
- 1 Chronicles 29:22 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.
- 1 Kings 1:30 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.”
- 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.
- Job 5:26 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.