1 Kings 2:11

11 The days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron and 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 So then, do not leave him unpunished, for you [are] a wise man, and you will know what you must do to him. You must bring his grey hair down to Sheol with blood."

10 Then David slept with his ancestors 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 thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

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

13 Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she said, "{Are you coming in peace}?" He said, "Peace."