1 Chronicles 29:27

And the days that he reigned over Israel, were forty years: in Hebron he reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem three and thirty years.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

26So David the son of Isai reigned over all Israel.

28And he died in a good age, full of days, and riches, and glory. And Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

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Cross References

1 Kings 2:11And the days that David reigned in Israel, were forty gears: in Hebron he reigned seven years, in Jerusalem thirty-three.

1 Chronicles 26:31And the chief of the Hebronites was Jeria according to their families and kindreds. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were numbered, and there were found most valiant men in Jazer Galaad,

Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 29:24-30

Solomon Magnified. ( b. c. 1015.) 23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. 24 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. 25 And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel. 26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 27 And the… Read the whole commentary →

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