1 Chronicles 3:4
1 Chronicles 3:4 in Multiple Translations
These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,
These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.
six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months. And in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years;
He had six sons in Hebron; he was ruling there for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem for thirty-three years.
These were the six sons born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three more years,
These sixe were borne vnto him in Hebron: and there hee reigned seuen yeere and sixe moneths: and in Ierusalem he reigned three and thirtie yeere.
Six have been borne to him in Hebron, and he reigneth there seven years and six months, and thirty and three years he hath reigned in Jerusalem.
six were born to him in Hebron; and he reigned there seven years and six months. He reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem;
These six were born to him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.
So six sons were born to him in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And in Jerusalem he reigned three and thirty years.
They were all born in Hebron, where David ruled for 7-1/2 years. After that, David ruled in Jerusalem for 33 years.
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1 Chronicles 3:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁשָּׁה֙
נֽוֹלַד
ל֣/וֹ
בְ/חֶבְר֔וֹן
וַ/יִּ֨מְלָךְ
שָׁ֔ם
שֶׁ֥בַע
שָׁנִ֖ים
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
חֳדָשִׁ֑ים
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים
וְ/שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
שִׁשָּׁה֙
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
נֽוֹלַד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
ל֣/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בְ/חֶבְר֔וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יִּ֨מְלָךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָׁ֔ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
שֶׁ֥בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
שָׁנִ֖ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
חֳדָשִׁ֑ים
chôdesh
H2320
month
N-mp
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
וְ/שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 3:4
שִׁשָּׁה֙
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
נֽוֹלַד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
ל֣/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
בְ/חֶבְר֔וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
Prep | N-proper
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
וַ/יִּ֨מְלָךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
שָׁ֔ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
שֶׁ֥בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
שָׁנִ֖ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
חֳדָשִׁ֑ים
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
N-mp
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וְ/שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 3:4
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Context — The Descendants of David
2the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;
3the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.
4These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,
5and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. 6David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 2:11 | And the length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 5:4–5 | David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 2:11 | The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 5:14–16 | These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 29:27 | The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. |
1 Chronicles 3:4 Summary
This verse tells us about David's reign as king in two different cities, Hebron and Jerusalem. It reminds us that God has a plan for our lives, and we can trust in Him, even when things change (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). David's story shows us that God is always working, even when we don't understand what's happening (Romans 8:28). By looking at David's life, we can learn to trust in God's plan and seek His guidance in all we do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible mention the specific length of time David reigned in Hebron and Jerusalem?
The Bible provides these details to emphasize David's obedience to God's plan, as seen in 1 Samuel 23:1-12, and to highlight the significance of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, as stated in 1 Kings 8:1-9:9.
What can we learn from David's experience of reigning in two different cities?
David's reign in Hebron and Jerusalem teaches us about God's sovereignty and the importance of trusting in His plan, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of David's life and kingdom?
This verse provides a transition between David's early reign in Hebron and his later reign in Jerusalem, setting the stage for the events described in 2 Samuel 5:1-12 and 1 Kings 2:1-12.
What does this verse reveal about David's family and personal life?
This verse mentions the birth of six sons to David in Hebron, highlighting his family life and the importance of his descendants, as seen in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.
Reflection Questions
- How do I trust in God's plan for my life, even when it involves uncertainty or transition, like David's move from Hebron to Jerusalem?
- What can I learn from David's experiences as a leader, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life and relationships?
- How does this verse encourage me to prioritize my relationship with God and seek His guidance in all aspects of my life?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and legacy, and how can I apply those principles to my own family and community?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:4
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:4
These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:4
(4) These six were born unto him in Hebron.—Literally, Six were born. 2 Samuel 3:5 : “These were born.” And there he reigned seven years.—This notice of the time David reigned first in Hebron, the Judean capital, and then in Jerusalem over all Israel, is not read in the parallel section of Samuel; but see 2 Samuel 2:11; 2 Samuel 5:5 for the same statements.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 3:4
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Epistle 342 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of living and walking in the faith that all saints throughout history have lived by, emphasizing examples like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, |