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1 Chronicles 29:26

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Berean Standard Bible

David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Bible in Basic English

Now David, the son of Jesse, was king over all Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So David the son of Isai reigned over all Israel.

Free Bible Version

So David, son of Jesse, ruled over all of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus Dauid the sonne of Ishai reigned ouer all Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Translation for Translators

Jesse’s son David was the king who ruled all of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

World English Bible

Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

And David son of Jesse hath reigned over all Israel,

Context

David’s Reign and Death

²⁵The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.²⁶David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.²⁷The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Summary

This verse highlights the reign of King Solomon after the death of his father, King David. It emphasizes Solomon's rule over Israel and the stability of his kingdom during his early years as king. The mention of God's favor upon Solomon serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and blessings in leadership. Overall, the verse sets the stage for the prosperous and peaceful era that characterized Solomon's reign.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

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 29:26

David’s Reign and Death

²⁵The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.²⁶David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.²⁷The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

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Berean Standard Bible

David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Bible in Basic English

Now David, the son of Jesse, was king over all Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So David the son of Isai reigned over all Israel.

Free Bible Version

So David, son of Jesse, ruled over all of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus Dauid the sonne of Ishai reigned ouer all Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Translation for Translators

Jesse’s son David was the king who ruled all of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

World English Bible

Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

And David son of Jesse hath reigned over all Israel,