23. Then Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king. He took his father David’s place. Solomon was very successful. And all the people of Israel obeyed him.
24. All the leaders and soldiers and King David’s sons accepted Solomon as king. They promised to obey him.
25. The Lord made Solomon great before all the Israelites. The Lord gave Solomon much honor. No king of Israel before Solomon had such honor.
26. David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.
27. He was king for 40 years. He ruled in the city of Hebron for 7 years. And he ruled in Jerusalem for 33 years.
28. David died when he was old. He had lived a good, long life. He had received many riches and honors. And David’s son Solomon became king after him.