24 All the officials, the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David [a]pledged allegiance to King Solomon. 25 (A)The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and (B)bestowed on him royal majesty which had not been on any king before him in Israel.

26 Now (C)David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 29:24 Lit put a hand under Solomon

24 All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons,(A) pledged their submission to King Solomon.

25 The Lord highly exalted(B) Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor(C) such as no king over Israel ever had before.(D)

The Death of David(E)

26 David son of Jesse was king(F) over all Israel.(G)

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