The account of David's reign in the records of Samuel the seer, Nathan the prophet, and Gad the seer documents David's life in three prophetic sources. The reference to multiple sources establishes historical credibility and suggests that David's reign was sufficiently significant to warrant multiple detailed records. The naming of specific prophetic figures—Samuel, Nathan, Gad—associated with different periods of David's life creates impressions of comprehensive documentation. The prophetic characterization of the sources suggests that David's reign was interpreted through theological lens: not merely political history but divine purpose. The verse acknowledges that the Chronicler is drawing on previous sources rather than claiming original composition, establishing the text's relationship to earlier tradition. The reference to prophetic sources emphasizes that Israel understood its history through the lens of revelation: the prophets interpreted what happened as manifestation of God's purpose. The verse affirms that readers seeking fuller account of David's reign should consult the traditional sources, while the Chronicler has selected material relevant to the temple's narrative.

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