1 Chronicles 29:28He died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his place.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The chronicler records King David's death after 40 years of rule. Modern Israel/Palestine, Jerusalem Old City area.
The emotion here: reverent admiration recording a king's ideal end
The original word
saba (שָׂבַע) — satisfied, full, complete satisfaction with life
Why it matters
David died at approximately age 70, having ruled longer than any subsequent king of united Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 29:28
The phrase 'full of days' means satisfied completeness, not just longevity
Common misconceptionPeople think this promises everyone will die peacefully at old age, but it's describing David's specific blessed end after repentance and faithful rule.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 29:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 29:28 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 70% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peaceful death, blessing, succession. Notable phrases: good old age; full of days, riches, and honor.
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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