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David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

He ruled over Israel forty years-seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.

As for the events of King David's reign, from beginning to end, they are written in the records of Samuel the seer, the records of Nathan the prophet and the records of Gad the seer,

together with the details of his reign and power, and the circumstances that surrounded him and Israel and the kingdoms of all the other lands.