28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
28 He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.
28 Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place.
28 He died at a ripe old age, full of days, wealth, and glory. His son Solomon ruled after him.
28 So he died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.
28 He died at a ripe old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. Then his son Solomon ruled in his place.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:28
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:26-30
(Read 1 Chronicles 29:26-30)
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. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ.