1 Chronicles 23:1Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The palace where King David, now around 70 years old and frail, formally transfers power to Solomon. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: chronicler recording with reverence the end of an era
The original word
saba (שָׂבַע) — satisfied, filled to completion like a feast where you've had enough
Why it matters
David reigned exactly 40 years—7 in Hebron, 33 in Jerusalem
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 23:1
David was 'full of days'—not just old, but satisfied that his life's purpose was complete
Common misconceptionPeople focus on David's age and miss that he was 'full of days'—completely satisfied. This isn't about getting older, it's about finishing well.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 23:1
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 23:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 23:1 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include succession, legacy, transition. Notable phrases: old and full of days; made Solomon king.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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