1 Kings 2:11

Verse

The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

David was king over Israel for forty years: for seven years he was king in Hebron and for thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

His reign over Israel lasted forty years; seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the dayes which Dauid reigned vpon Israel, were fourtie yeeres: seuen yeeres reigned he in Hebron, and thirtie and three yeeres reigned he in Ierusalem.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

David had been the king of Israel for 40 years: He ruled for seven years in Hebron and for 33 years in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years. He had reigned for seven years in Hebron and for thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation

and the days that David hath reigned over Israel [are] forty years, in Hebron he hath reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem he hath reigned thirty and three years.

Context

David’s Reign and Death

¹⁰Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.¹¹The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Sermons

Epistle 342

George Fox

Summary

1 Kings 2:11 marks the beginning of Solomon's reign as king of Israel after the death of his father, David. This verse sets the stage for the narrative of Solomon's rule, highlighting the transition of power and the establishment of his authority. It signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his lineage and the continuation of the monarchy through Solomon. The verse also foreshadows the challenges and triumphs that Solomon will face during his reign, ultimately showcasing God's faithfulness in guiding and sustaining His chosen leaders.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years,.... So says Eupolemus (s), an Heathen writer, which are thus reckoned: seven years reigned he in Hebron; the six months over are omitted, Sa2 5:5; this part of his reign was over Judah only: and thirty three years reigned he in Jerusalem; over the twelve tribes, in all forty, which round number is only given; though in fact he reigned six months more. (s) Apud Euseb. Praepar. Evangel. l. 9. c. 30.

1 Kings 2:11

David’s Reign and Death

¹⁰Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.¹¹The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

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Berean Standard Bible

The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

David was king over Israel for forty years: for seven years he was king in Hebron and for thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

His reign over Israel lasted forty years; seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the dayes which Dauid reigned vpon Israel, were fourtie yeeres: seuen yeeres reigned he in Hebron, and thirtie and three yeeres reigned he in Ierusalem.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

David had been the king of Israel for 40 years: He ruled for seven years in Hebron and for 33 years in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years. He had reigned for seven years in Hebron and for thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation

and the days that David hath reigned over Israel [are] forty years, in Hebron he hath reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem he hath reigned thirty and three years.