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.