A king who ruled over ancient Israel for 40 years praised God with these words: “Jehovah is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love.
وَكَانَتْ فَتْرَةُ حُكْمِهِ هٰذِهِ طَوِيلَةً بِٱلنِّسْبَةِ إِلَى فَتَرَاتِ حُكْمِ ٱلْمُلُوكِ ٱلْعَصْرِيِّينَ .‏