Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:26
Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
26 30. A Summary of David’s Reign
26. Thus David ] R.V. Now David.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon to be king, 1Ch 29:22, and upon that occasion proceeded to give a further account of Solomons actual settlement in his kingdom, and of his prosperous and glorious management of it, 1Ch 29:23-25, he now returns to his main and proper business, to give an account of the close of Davids reign and life. Thus, i.e. in manner hitherto expressed,
Davidreigned, & c.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
26. Thus David . . . reigned(See1Ki 2:11).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole 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.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(as in 1Ch 11:1; 1Ch 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 1Ki 2:11. In Hebron seven years; according to 2Sa 5:5, more exactly seven years and six months.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
see note on: 1Ki 2:1
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
27. THE CLOSE OF DAVIDS REIGN (1Ch. 29:26-30)
TEXT
1Ch. 29:26. Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 27. 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. 28. And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. 29. Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer, 30. 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.
PARAPHRASE
1Ch. 29:26-27. David was king of the land of Israel for forty years; seven of them during his reign in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. 28. He died at an old age, wealthy and honored; and his son Solomon reigned in his place. 29. Detailed biographies of King David have been written in the history of Samuel the prophet, the history written by Nathan the prophet, and in the history written by the prophet Gad. 30. These accounts tell of his reign and of his might and all that happened to him and to Israel and to the kings of the nearby nations.
COMMENTARY
The concluding words in I Chronicles refer to the life and death of David. A son of Jesse, the Bethlehemite, had ruled as king of Israel. His reign spanned forty years (that perfect Biblical number). And he died, a phrase necessarily a part of every biography since Adam, had to be a part of this history. He was about seventy years of age, a good old age, though not nearly as old as Abraham or Moses when they died. Those who shared in writing the history of David were Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. These men were seers and prophets and were personally acquainted with David. We have the Biblical books of Samuel; but we have no books which are attributed to Nathan and Gad. These men were aware that very important events were transpiring in their day. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit they recorded this sacred history. With regard to Davids death, Adam Clarke said that David had attained a good old age; having lived as long as living could be desirable, and having in the main enjoyed good health. Full of days; having lived till he saw everything that he lived for either accomplished or in a state of forwardness. Full of riches; witness the immense sums left for the Temple. Full of honour; having gained more renown than any crowned head ever did, either before his time or sincelaurels that are fresh to the present hour. Adam Clarke quotes Dr. Delaneys evaluation of Davids life:
To sum up all, David was a true believer. A zealous adorer of God, teacher of his law and worship, and inspirer of his praise. A glorious example. A perpetual and inexhaustible fountain of true piety. A consummate and unequalled hero; a skillful and fortunate captain; a steady patriot; a wise ruler; a faithful, generous, and magnanimous friend; and what is yet rarer, a no less generous and magnanimous enemy. A true penitent, a divine musician. A sublime poet, and an inspired prophet. By birth, a peasant; by merit, a prince; in youth, a hero; in manhood, a monarch; and in age, a saint.[46]
[46] Clarke, Adam, A Commentary and Critical Notes, Vol. II, p. 634.
Fuente: College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
(26) Thus David . . . reigned.Rather, Now David . . . had reigned.
1Ch. 29:26-30.Concluding remarks upon Davids history.
Over all Israel.This alludes to the antecedent reign over Judah only. (See 2Sa. 5:1-5; 1Ch. 11:1; 1Ch. 12:38.)
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
It is no small beauty in my apprehension of the history of David, by way of marking the greatness of the man, that the humbleness of his beginning is again noticed at the close of his life, that he was the son of Jesse. The sum total of every man’s life is in this instance like David’s, that he lived so long, and died so distinguished. But Reader! mark what the Holy Ghost saith on this point. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord! O! precious Jesus! be this my portion, and then all the appendages of death in earthly greatness, or all the wants of life in earthly poverty, will be nothing. To live will be Christ, and to die will be gain. Rev 14:13 ; Phi 1:21 .
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
1Ch 29:26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.
Ver. 26. Thus David the son of Jesse reigned. ] Albeit he swam to the throne through a sea of sorrows; and so must all saints to the kingdom of heaven, which is such as all the sufferings of this life present are in no comparison worthy of. Rom 8:18
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
1Ch 29:26-30
1Ch 29:26-30
THE DEATH OF KING DAVID
“Now 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 honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. Now the acts of David the king, first, and last, behold, they are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer, 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.”
See my Introduction to 1,2Chronicles for a discussion of the extensive documentation behind what is written herein. This is an appropriate place indeed to separate 1Chronicles from 2Chronicles, since 2Chronicles deals with the reign of Solomon, the rebellion of the ten northern tribes, the affairs of the divided kingdom, the rapid corruption of Israel that led to their captivity, and with their history until Cyrus’ decree for the rebuilding of the temple.
E.M. Zerr:
1Ch 29:26-27. This is a summing up of the reign of David. All Israel is said with reference to the partial reign ascribed to him at first. Judah was the only tribe that accepted him for 7 years, then finally all the tribes. (2Sa 2:8-11; 2Sa 5:1-3.)
1Ch 29:28. This is another general statement. Good old age does not refer to the actual length of his life, for many men lived longer than he. But he was not cut off by any misfortune of violence or disease; he died of natural causes.
1Ch 29:29-30. Samuel, Nathan and Gad were national prophets. They not only spoke the Word of God when occasion called for it, but each of them put many things into writing. Book is defined as “history,” and the details of the happenings of their days were put into their histories, for the fuller information of the people then living. For the purposes of future generations the Lord had certain portions of their works put into the book that was to become a part of our Bible. See also my comments on the word “Chronicles” at 1Ki 14:19.
Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary
over all Israel: 1Ch 18:14, Psa 78:71, Psa 78:72
Reciprocal: 1Ki 2:11 – reigned over
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Ch 29:26. Thus David reigned, &c. This sacred writer, having mentioned the anointing of Solomon, and, upon that occasion, proceeded to give a further account of Solomons actual settlement in his kingdom, returns to his main business, to give an account of the close of Davids reign and life. He here brings him to the end of his day, leaves him asleep, and draws the curtains about him.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
David’s death 29:26-30
The writer highlighted David’s greatness again and cited documentation for the sources he had used in researching David’s life and reign. The Chronicler identified 32 sources that he used in writing 1 and 2 Chronicles. Most of these were official annals, genealogical records, or prophetic records. [Note: See Howard, pp. 238-42.] Compare the summary of Moses’ life in Deu 34:7.
As the reign of David closed, God had already fulfilled many of His promises in the Davidic Covenant. Yet many remained unfulfilled. On the basis of God’s faithfulness thus far the Chronicler had built a solid base of confidence that He would also fulfill those that remained. This fulfillment motif is one he carried through his history of David and Solomon’s successors that follows in 2 Chronicles.
"The Chronicler presents not one but two great kings as the ideal for Israel. The one was David, the warrior-king, who subdued the enemies of the people of God and established a secure domain. He was now passing, and the other, Solomon, was taking his place. Solomon was a man of peace who would build up the prosperity of the nation. These two things together-victory over enemies and a reign of peace-are both essential. For Christian readers these two ideals are fulfilled in the one man, Jesus Christ. He conquers all his foes but at the same time establishes a reign of peace for his own people. In this the tandem of David and Solomon are a type of Christ. [Note: Thompson, pp. 198-99. Cf. Wilcock, pp. 140-42.]