1 Chronicles 29:27

27 The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—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 The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.

26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.

27 The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

28 He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

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