1 Kings 2:11
 1 Kings 2:11 
New International Version (©2011)
He had reigned forty years over Israel--seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation (©2007)
David had reigned over Israel for forty years, seven of them in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version (©2001)
And the time that David reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years he reigned in Hebron and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
The length of time David reigned over Israel was 40 years: he reigned seven years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.

International Standard Version (©2012)
David had reigned over Israel for 40 years. He reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33 years.

NET Bible (©2006)
David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
He ruled as king of Israel for 40 years. He ruled for 7 years in Hebron and for 33 years in Jerusalem.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

American King James Version
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the days that David reigned in Israel, were forty gears: in Hebron he reigned seven years, in Jerusalem thirty-three.

Darby Bible Translation
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

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

Young's Literal Translation
and the days that David hath reigned over Israel are forty years, in Hebron he hath reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem he hath reigned thirty and three years.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

2:5-11 These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei, did not come from personal anger, but for the security of Solomon's throne, which was the murders he had committed, but would readily repeat them to carry any purpose; though long reprieved, he shall be reckoned with at last. Time does not wear out the guilt of any sin, particularly of murder. Concerning Shimei, Hold him not guiltless; do not think him any true friend to thee, or thy government, or fit to be trusted; he has no less malice now than he had then. David's dying sentiments are recorded, as delivered under the influence of the Holy Ghost,


Pulpit Commentary

Verse 11. - And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem [as elsewhere (1 Chronicles 29:27), the historian has disregarded the fraction of a year in giving the length of David's reign. He reigned at Hebron, according to 2 Samuel 5:5, "seven years and six months."

CHAPTER 2:12-25. ADONIJAH'S INTRIGUE.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years,.... So says Eupolemus (s), 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.

(s) Apud Euseb. Praepar. Evangel. l. 9. c. 30.


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The Death of David
10So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. 11And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. 12Then sat Solomon on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

2 Samuel 5:4 David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.
2 Samuel 5:5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.
1 Chronicles 3:4 These six were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,
1 Chronicles 29:26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.
1 Chronicles 29:27 He ruled over Israel forty years--seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.