Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Ver. 1. Now the days of David.] Days are one of the shortest measures of time; but long enough to decipher man's life by. We are Eρημεροβιοι .
That he should die.] Death is the only king against whom there is no rising up. Pro 30:31 He may give for his motto that of Terminus, Nulli cedo, I give place to none.
And he charged Solomon his son, saying.] Natural motion is more swift and violent toward the end of it. And grace will bestir itself when it hath not long to act; being oft most lively in those that lie a-dying.