(26) Thus David . . . reigned.—Rather, Now David . . . had reigned.

1Chronicles 29:26-30.—Concluding remarks upon David’s history.

Over all Israel.—This alludes to the antecedent reign over Judah only. (See 2Samuel 5:1-5; 1Chronicles 11:1; 1Chronicles 12:38.)

1 Chronicles 29:26. Thus David reigned, &c. — This sacred writer, having mentioned the anointing of Solomon, and, upon that occasion, proceeded to give a further account of Solomon’s actual settlement in his kingdom, returns to his main business, to give an account of the close of David’s reign and life. He here brings him to the end of his day, leaves him asleep, and draws the curtains about him.

This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.The throne of David is called here "the throne of the Lord," as in 1 Chronicles 28:5 it is called "the throne of the kingdom of the Lord," because God had set it up and had promised to establish it. 1Ch 29:26-30. His Reign and Death.

26. Thus David … reigned—(See 1Ki 2:11).

This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon to be king, 1 Chronicles 29:22, and upon that occasion proceeded to give a further account of Solomon’s actual settlement in his kingdom, and of his prosperous and glorious management of it, 1 Chronicles 29:23-25, he now returns to his main and proper business, to give an account of the close of David’s reign and life. Thus, i.e. in manner hitherto expressed,

David—reigned, & c.

Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. As before related in this book, and in the second book of Samuel; his reign being long and glorious. Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.