Gen 15:15, 35:28-29, 47:8-9, 49:29, Judg 8:32, 1Ch 29:28, Job 5:26, 42:17 | TSK | STEP

he died.David at his death had every thing that his heart could wish: "he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour;" having gained more renown than any crowned head ever did. "David," says Dr. Delaney, "was a true believer, a zealous adorer of God, teacher of His law and worship, and inspirer of His praise; a glorious example, a perpetual and inexhaustible fountain of true piety; a consummate and unrivalled hero; a skilful and successful captain; a steady patriot; a wise ruler; a faithful, generous, and magnanimous friend; and what is yet rarer, a no less generous and magnanimous enemy; a true penitent, a divine musician, a sublime poet, and an inspired prophet. By birth a peasant, by merit a prince! In youth a hero, in manhood a monarch, and in age a saint."

a good old age.

Ge 15:15; 25:8; Job 5:26; Pr 16:31; Ac 13:36

full of days.

23:1; Ge 35:29; Job 5:26

Job 5:26

in a full age.

42:16,17; Ge 15:15; 25:8; Ps 91:16; Pr 9:11; 10:27

cometh. Heb. ascendeth.

Job 42:17

5:26; Ge 15:15; 25:8; De 6:2; Ps 91:16; Pr 3:16