Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 29:28

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:28

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:28

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead." — 1 Chronicles 29:28 (ASV)

In a good old age.Genesis 15:15.

Full of days. — From the Septuagint and Vulgate (πλήρης ἡμερῶν — plenus dierum). Literally, satisfied with days. Syriac: “And he was satisfied with the days of his life.” (Compare to 1 Chronicles 23:1; Genesis 35:29.)

Riches and honour.1 Chronicles 29:12. Syriac: “And he was great in the riches of the world, and in its honor.

And Solomon his son reigned in his stead. — The regular formula, from 1 Kings 11:43 to the end of the history of the kings.