1 Chronicles 29:26
1 Chronicles 29:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →This is the summary of David's reign: the son of Jesse ruled over all Israel.
What Does 1 Chronicles 29:26 Mean?
The chronicler pauses to mark the close of an era with a simple, formal statement. David, named here by his humble origin as the son of Jesse, reigned over all Israel.
Recalling David as Jesse's son remembers how he began -- the youngest, a shepherd, the least likely. From sheepfold to united kingdom, his whole life testifies that God raises the lowly and accomplishes His purposes through unlikely beginnings. The summary is plain, but behind it stands a story of grace.
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What does 1 Chronicles 29:26 mean?
This is the summary of David's reign: the son of Jesse ruled over all Israel.