| Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. As before related in this book, and in the second book of Samuel; his reign being long and glorious. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testamentכּל־ישׂראל על (as in 1 Chronicles 11:1; 1 Chronicles 12:38), referring to the fact that David had been for a time king only over Judah, but had been recognised at a later time by all the tribes of Israel as king. The length of his reign as in 1 Kings 2:11. In Hebron seven years; according to 2 Samuel 5:5, more exactly seven years and six months. Geneva Study BibleThus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. Wesley's Notes 29:26 Thus, and c. - This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon and upon that occasion proceeded to give a farther account of Solomon's actual settlement in his kingdom, returns to his main business, to give an account of the close of David's reign and life. He here brings him to the end of his day, leaves him asleep, and draws the curtains about him. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary1Ch 29:26-30. His Reign and Death. 26. Thus David . reigned-(See 1Ki 2:11). Matthew Henry's Concise CommentaryThis great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord. |