KJV ORIGINAL
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Solomon died and was buried in the city of David his father, and his son Rehoboam became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse marks the end of Solomon's reign and the beginning of his son Rehoboam's rule over Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of Solomon's 40-year reign over Israel, during which he built the temple, established trade relationships, and brought great wealth to the nation. The 'city of David' refers to Jerusalem, specifically the original fortress area that David had conquered. After Solomon's death around 930 BC, the kingdom would soon split under Rehoboam's rule due to heavy taxation and forced labor policies.
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