1 Chronicles 29:27

27 The ¹time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 29:27 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:27

And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years
See ( 1 Kings 2:11 ) .

1 Chronicles 29:27 In-Context

25 And the LORD made Solomon very great in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

27 The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

28 Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place.

29 Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the Chronicles of Samuel the seer, and in the Chronicles of Nathan the prophet, and in the Chronicles of Gad the seer,

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 5:4, 5; 1 Kings 2:11