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Thus David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. The period that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. He died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and his son Solomon succeeded him. (1 Chronicles 29:26-28, NRSV)
Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 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. And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. (1 Chronicles 29:26-28, KJV)
Here's a summary of David's life and why he should be respected. David ruled for 40 years (that's as long as the Israelites wandered in the desert. Way to get symbolic, Chronicler). He also had a full and awesome life until he passed the reins to his son. Again, the Chronicler was aware of kings who ruled for just short periods during times of corruption and internal dissent.