And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
The record belongs to the close of David's life, when the king was near death and committed the work of building the temple to his son. That son was Solomon, David's chosen successor to carry forward the sacred building project. After David died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honour, Solomon reigned in his place. With this succession came God's promise to establish Solomon's kingdom if he kept God's commandments.
The record belongs to the close of David's life, when the king was near death and committed the work of building the temple to his son. That son was Solomon, David's chosen successor to carry forward the sacred building project. After David died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honour, Solomon reigned in his place. With this succession came God's promise to establish Solomon's kingdom if he kept God's commandments.