1 Chronicles 29:27

27 The length of his reign over Israel was 40 years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33.[a]

1 Chronicles 29:27 In-Context

25 The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been [bestowed] on any king over Israel before him.
26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.
27 The length of his reign over Israel was 40 years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33.
28 He died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.
29 As for the events of King David's [reign], from beginning to end, note that they are written about in the Events of Samuel the Seer, the Events of Nathan the Prophet, and the Events of Gad the Seer,

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. 2 Sm 5:4-5; 1 Kg 2:10-11
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