1 Chronicles 29:28

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

1 Chronicles 29:28 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:28

And he died in a good old age
Being seventy years of age:

full of days, riches, and honour;
had as much of either of them as he could wish for; and having enough, he sought after, and was taken to the possession of, eternal life, durable riches, and honours, and glory, that fade not away:

and Solomon his son reigned in his stead;
in full power and authority.

1 Chronicles 29:28 In-Context

26 David son of Jesse ruled over all Israel

27 for forty years. He ruled in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for thirty-three.

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

29 The history of King David from beginning to end is recorded in the records of the three prophets, Samuel, Nathan, and Gad.

30 The records tell how he ruled, how powerful he was, and all the things that happened to him, to Israel, and to the surrounding kingdoms.