1 Chronicles 23:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When David had grown old and lived a full life, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how King David, at the end of his long life, officially passed the throne to his son Solomon.

📚 Historical Context

This transition occurred around 970 BC when David was approximately 70 years old and had ruled Israel for about 40 years. David's decision to name Solomon as his successor was significant because Solomon wasn't his oldest son, but God had chosen Solomon through the prophet Nathan. This peaceful transfer of power established Solomon's reign and prepared the way for him to build the temple that David had planned but wasn't permitted to construct.

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Look, you will have a son who will be a man of peace, and I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon, and I will bring peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

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