2 Samuel 2:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And the length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Bible in Basic English

And the time when David was king in Hebron over the people of Judah was seven years and six months.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the number of the days that David abode, reigning in Hebron over the house of Juda, was seven years and six months.

Free Bible Version

David ruled in Hebron as king over the people of Judah for seven years and six months.

Geneva Bible 1599

(And the time which Dauid reigned in Hebron ouer the house of Iudah, was seuen yeere and sixe moneths)

King James (Authorized) Version

And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Translation for Translators

and he ruled them for seven and a half years while he was living in Hebron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Noah Webster Bible

And the time that David was king in Hebron, over the house of Judah, was seven years and six months.

World English Bible

The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Young's Literal Translation

And the number of the days that David hath been king in Hebron, over the house of Judah, is seven years and six months.

Context

Ish-bosheth Made King of Israel

¹⁰Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.¹¹And the length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Summary

This verse highlights the duration of David's reign over Judah in Hebron, which lasted seven years and six months. It marks the beginning of David's kingship, following the death of King Saul. The specific timeframe mentioned serves as a historical marker, indicating the establishment of David's rule in a specific region before he became king over all of Israel. This verse sets the stage for the unfolding of David's reign and the fulfillment of God's promises to him as the chosen king.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah,.... And over them only: was seven years and six months; to which being added thirty three years he reigned over all Israel in Jerusalem, made forty years and six months; and which, for the roundness of the number, is usually called forty years. See Sa2 5:4.

2 Samuel 2:11

Ish-bosheth Made King of Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

And the length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Bible in Basic English

And the time when David was king in Hebron over the people of Judah was seven years and six months.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the number of the days that David abode, reigning in Hebron over the house of Juda, was seven years and six months.

Free Bible Version

David ruled in Hebron as king over the people of Judah for seven years and six months.

Geneva Bible 1599

(And the time which Dauid reigned in Hebron ouer the house of Iudah, was seuen yeere and sixe moneths)

King James (Authorized) Version

And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Translation for Translators

and he ruled them for seven and a half years while he was living in Hebron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Noah Webster Bible

And the time that David was king in Hebron, over the house of Judah, was seven years and six months.

World English Bible

The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Young's Literal Translation

And the number of the days that David hath been king in Hebron, over the house of Judah, is seven years and six months.