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25 Jehovah made the whole nation stand in awe of Solomon. 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 thirty-three.
28 He died at a very 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.
18 »Jehovah, God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep such devotion always strong in your people’s hearts and keep them always faithful to you.
19 »Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations.«
20 Then David commanded the people: Praise Jehovah your God! The entire assembly praised Jehovah, the God of their ancestors. They bowed low and gave honor to Jehovah and also to the king.
21 The following day they killed animals as sacrifices, dedicating them to Jehovah. Then they gave them to the people to eat. In addition, they sacrificed a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, which they burned whole on the altar. They also brought the offerings of wine.
22 That day they were very happy as they ate and drank in the presence of Jehovah. For a second time they proclaimed Solomon king. In the name of Jehovah they anointed him as their ruler and Zadok as priest.
23 So Solomon succeeded his father David on the throne Jehovah 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.