Bible Strands
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records David’s death and Solomon’s succession immediately after summarizing David’s forty-year reign over Israel. This statement closes the historical account of David’s life before listing the prophetic sources for his deeds.
The words — בְּ/שֵׂיבָ֣ה (bei.Vah) = in old age and שְׂבַ֥ע (se.Va') = satisfied of/full, forming the phrase describing David’s life as complete in duration and provision.
The thread — The chronicler’s phrasing echoes Genesis 15:15 and 1 Chronicles 23:1, while the New Testament later references David’s completed service in Acts 13:36.
Why it lands — The text states that David died after a complete life of years, wealth, and honor, followed by Solomon’s immediate reign. A reader must note that the record treats royal succession as a factual transition rather than a theological commentary, leaving the evaluation of David’s service to the cited prophetic chronicles.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
Cross-references
- 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.
- 1 Chronicles 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
- Job 5:26 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.
- 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.