1 Chronicles 29:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse summarizes David's reign as king over the entire nation of Israel.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament that retells the history of Israel, focusing on the kings and the establishment of the temple. This verse marks the conclusion of King David's reign, who was chosen by God to lead Israel after Saul's failure. David unified the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as the capital.

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