1 Kings 2:11

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

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 you are a wise man and know what you ought to do to him; but bring his gray hair down to the grave with blood."

10 So David rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David.

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

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

13 Now Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. So she said, "Do you come peaceably?" And he said, "Peaceably."