Topical Bible: David: King of Israel: Age of, at Death

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David, the second king of Israel, is one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, known for his leadership, psalms, and his heart for God. His life is chronicled in the books of 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 1 Chronicles. David's age at the time of his death is a topic of interest, as it marks the end of an era in Israel's history and the transition to the reign of his son Solomon.

David was born in Bethlehem, the youngest son of Jesse, and was anointed by the prophet Samuel to be king while Saul was still reigning (1 Samuel 16:1-13). His early life was marked by his victory over Goliath and his subsequent rise in Saul's court. Despite Saul's jealousy and attempts on his life, David remained faithful to God and eventually became king after Saul's death.

David reigned over Judah for seven years and six months in Hebron and then over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years in Jerusalem, making his total reign forty years (2 Samuel 5:4-5). The Bible does not explicitly state David's age at his death, but it provides clues that allow for an estimation.

In 2 Samuel 5:4 , it is recorded, "David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years." This indicates that David was approximately seventy years old at the time of his death. This estimation is supported by 1 Kings 2:10-11 , which states, "Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem."

David's final years were marked by challenges within his family and kingdom, including the rebellion of his son Absalom and the succession of Solomon. Despite these difficulties, David's legacy as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14) and his role in establishing the Davidic line, which would ultimately lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, remains central to biblical history.

David's life and reign are celebrated for his devotion to God, his psalms, and his establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. His age at death, approximately seventy years, reflects a life filled with both triumphs and trials, underscoring the enduring impact of his faith and leadership.

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2 Samuel 5:4,5
David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
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1 Chronicles 29:28
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
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That when David had Conquered the Philistines who Made War against ...
... The king of Israel therefore inquired of God again concerning ... 4. Now when the king
saw that his affairs grew ... night, and commanded him to say to David, [9] that ...
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The Shepherd King of Israel
... from the quiet sheep-cotes to rule over Israel, sings this ... of the psalm as the work
of David's later years ... not very beautiful to see the old king looking back ...
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The Kingdom of all Israel.
... Even David had been like the kings of other eastern ... to take refuge with the great
Shishak, King of Egypt ... have learnt the idolatries from which Israel had been ...
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David Appointing Solomon
... They knew that the king's name was still dear enough to all Israel to ensure ... the
actual entrance of Solomon on office till after David's death, so sure ...
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And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided
... (a) Ahab. (b) Kingdom of Israel. VI. Questions: 1. Name some of the powers of
the king. ... 3. How long was David hunted by Saul and at what age? ...
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The Psalms of David
... or, The love of Christ to sinners typified in David. ... William, or the happy Accession
of King George to the ... Israel saved, and the Assyrians destroyed; or, God's ...
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The Reign of David.
... He not only defended Israel but subdued other nations ... The life of David is so varied
and beautiful that one ... 1) His character, (2) His life after he became king. ...
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The King in Exile
... a scornful reductio ad absurdum of His claims to be King of Israel This explanation ...
The meaning of the prophecy is that the offspring of David, who should ...
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The King --Continued.
... whose shoes he was not worthy to unloose""the true King of Israel, to bear ... The third
characteristic of the first seventeen years of David's reign is his ...
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The Kingdom Op Judah.
... going to visit his uncle Jehoram, of Israel, he was ... her hands; but as the House of
David was never to ... were armed, and the people were shown their little king. ...
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