23. So Solomon succeeded his father David on the throne which the Lord had established. He was a successful king, and the whole nation of Israel obeyed him.
24. All the officials and soldiers, and even all of David's other sons promised to be loyal to Solomon as king.
25. The Lord made the whole nation stand in awe of Solomon, and he made him more glorious than any other king that had ruled Israel.
26. David son of Jesse ruled over all Israel
27. for forty years. He ruled in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33.
28. He died at a ripe old age, wealthy and respected, and his son Solomon succeeded him as king.
29. The history of King David from beginning to end is recorded in the records of the three prophets, Samuel, Nathan, and Gad.
30. The records tell how he ruled, how powerful he was, and all the things that happened to him, to Israel, and to the surrounding kingdoms.