24 All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, ^asubmitted themselves to King Solomon.  ‡

25 So the Lord exalted Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and ^abestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.  ‡

27 ^aAnd the period that he reigned over Israel was forty years; ^bseven years he reigned in Hebron, and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem.  ‡

28 So he ^adied in a good old age, ^bfull of days and riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.  ‡