KJV ORIGINAL
So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So David died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King David died and was buried in Jerusalem, the city he had made his capital.
📚 Historical Context
David had ruled Israel for 40 years (7 years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem) and was being succeeded by his son Solomon. The 'city of David' refers to Jerusalem, which David had conquered from the Jebusites and established as Israel's capital around 1000 BC. The phrase 'slept with his fathers' was a common Hebrew expression for death, emphasizing the peaceful nature of David's passing.
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