King James Version

What Does 1 Chronicles 29:28 Mean?

“And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.”

Context

Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, book: or, history: Heb. words

With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(28) **In a good old age.**—Genesis 15:15. **Full of days.**—From LXX. and Vulg. (πλήρης ἡμερῶν —*plenus dierum*)*.* Literally, *satisfied with days.* Syriac, “And he was satisfied with the days of his life.” (Comp. 1Chronicles 23:1; Genesis 35:29.) **Riches and honour.**—1Chronicles 29:12. Syriac, “And he was great in the riches of the world, and in the honour thereof.” **And Solomon his son reigned in his stead.**—The regular formula, from 1Kings 11:43 to the end of the history of the kings.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

1 Chronicles 29:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.