A Legacy of Historical Gleanings, 1. köideJ. Munsell, 1875 |
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Page 150 - And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. 28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.