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1 Chronicles 23:1

DavidSolomon
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.

2 Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

3 The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000.

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BSB
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
KJV
So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
WEB
Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
ASV
Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
DARBY
And David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
BLB
And David was old and was full of days, and his son Solomon he made king over Israel.
ÅB
Da David var blitt gammel og mett av dager, gjorde han sin sønn Salomo til konge over Israel.
OTB
I sine senere år utnevnte David sin sønn Salomo til konge over Israel.
B1930
Da David var blitt gammel og mett av dager, gjorde han sin sønn Salomo til konge over Israel.

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Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 29:28

    He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

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  • 1 Chronicles 28:5

    And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

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  • 1 Kings 1:33–39

    “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

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  • 1 Kings 1:1

    Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.

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  • 1 Chronicles 29:22–25

    That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

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  • 1 Kings 1:30

    I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”

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  • Genesis 35:29

    Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

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  • Job 5:26

    You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

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