1 Kings 2:11

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

1 Kings 2:11 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 2:11

And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty
years
So says Eupolemus ^F19, an Heathen writer, which are thus reckoned:

seven years reigned he in Hebron;
the six months over are omitted, ( 2 Samuel 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.

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FOOTNOTES:

F19 Apud Euseb. Praepar. Evangel. l. 9. c. 30.

1 Kings 2:11 In-Context

9 Now therefore do not hold him guiltless, for thou art a wise man and knowest what thou should do with him, but thou shalt bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.

10 And David slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David.

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

12 Then Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was established greatly.

13 Then Adonijah, the son of Haggith, came to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.