And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
Ver. 28. And he died in a good old age.] Heb., With a good gray head; εν τη ευγηρια; where met happily γηρας and γερας, old age and honour. Having lived a fruitful and gracious life, he closed up all with a happy and blessed death, having his faith at his finger ends, and an abundant entrance into heaven. 2Pe 1:10-11
Full of days, riches, and honour.] So that, if he might have had more of these, and longer time to enjoy them, he would not. As willing he was to leave the world, as ever he was to rise from the board when he had well dined.
In the book of Samuel the seer, &c.] In the two books of Samuel composed by these three prophets.