And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
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Interpretation
When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects.
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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 29:26-30.