24. All the leaders and the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons as well, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
25. The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been bestowed on any king over Israel before him.
26. David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.
27. The length of his reign over Israel was 40 years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33.
28. He died at a ripe old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.
29. As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, note that they are written in the Events of Samuel the Seer, the Events of Nathan the Prophet, and the Events of Gad the Seer,
30. along with all his reign, his might, and the incidents that affected him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the surrounding lands.