23. Then Solomon sat on the Lord’S throne as king. Solomon took his father’s place. He was very successful. All the Israelites obeyed him.
24. All the leaders, soldiers, and all of King David’s sons accepted Solomon as king and obeyed him.
25. The Lord made Solomon very great. All the Israelites knew that the Lord was making him great. He gave Solomon the honor that a king should have. No king in Israel before Solomon had such honor.
26-27. David son of Jesse was king over all Israel for 40 years. He was king in the city of Hebron for seven years. Then he was king in the city of Jerusalem for 33 years.
28. David died when he was old. He had lived a good, long life and had many riches and honors. His son Solomon became the new king after him.