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2 Samuel 5:4

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Berean Standard Bible

David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.

American Standard Version (1901)

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Bible in Basic English

David was thirty years old when he became king, and he was king for forty years,

Douay-Rheims 1899

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Free Bible Version

David was thirty when he became king, and he reigned for forty years.

Geneva Bible 1599

Dauid was thirtie yeere olde when he began to reigne: and hee reigned fortie yeere.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Translation for Translators

David was 30 years old when he became their king. He ruled them for 40 years.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Noah Webster Bible

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

World English Bible

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Young's Literal Translation

A son of thirty years [is] David in his being king; forty years he hath reigned;

Context

David Anointed King of All Israel

³So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.⁴David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.⁵In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Summary

2 Samuel 5:4 highlights the age at which David began his reign as king over Israel, which was thirty years old. This verse signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to David, establishing him as the anointed ruler over God's chosen people. David's reign at this specific age also symbolizes maturity, readiness, and divine preparation for the responsibilities of kingship. It marks a significant turning point in David's life, as he steps into his role as a leader appointed by God to shepherd His people with wisdom and integrity.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

David was thirty years old when he began reign,.... Over Judah, which was the age of his antitype Christ, when he entered upon his public ministry, Luk 3:23, and he reigned forty years; and six months, as appears by Sa2 5:5; but the months are not mentioned, only the round number of years given: two reasons the Jews (a) give for this; the one, that he fled six months from Absalom; the other is, that he was ill in Hebron so long, and therefore are not reckoned. (a) Hieron. Trad. Heb. in lib. Reg. fol. 77. I.

2 Samuel 5:4

David Anointed King of All Israel

³So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.⁴David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.⁵In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

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Berean Standard Bible

David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.

American Standard Version (1901)

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Bible in Basic English

David was thirty years old when he became king, and he was king for forty years,

Douay-Rheims 1899

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Free Bible Version

David was thirty when he became king, and he reigned for forty years.

Geneva Bible 1599

Dauid was thirtie yeere olde when he began to reigne: and hee reigned fortie yeere.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Translation for Translators

David was 30 years old when he became their king. He ruled them for 40 years.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Noah Webster Bible

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

World English Bible

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

Young's Literal Translation

A son of thirty years [is] David in his being king; forty years he hath reigned;