1 Chronicles 29:27

He ruled over Israel forty years—seven in Hebron, and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

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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, son of Jesse, ruled over all of Israel.

28David died at a good old age, having lived a long life, blessed with wealth and honor. Then his son Solomon took over and ruled in his place.

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Cross References

1 Kings 2:11His reign over Israel lasted forty years; seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 26:31Also from the Hebronites came Jerijah, the leader of the Hebronites according to the family genealogies. In the fortieth year of David's reign the records were examined, and men of great ability were discovered at Jazer in Gilead.

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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