And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
And Solomon died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David his father, and his son Rehoboam became king after him.
This verse records Solomon's death and the beginning of his son Rehoboam's reign as the next king of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the end of King Solomon's reign, who was the son of David and ruled Israel during a time of great prosperity, including the building of the Temple in Jerusalem. However, Solomon's later years were marred by his idolatry due to his many foreign wives, which led to God's judgment and the foreshadowing of the kingdom's division. After his death, his son Rehoboam took the throne, beginning a period of instability in Israel's history.
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