Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He ruled over Israel forty years—seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. New Living Translation He reigned over Israel for forty years, seven of them in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. English Standard Version The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. King James Bible And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. New King James Version And the period that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible The period which he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. NASB 1995 The period which he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. NASB 1977 And the period which he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. Legacy Standard Bible And the time which he reigned over Israel was forty years; in Hebron he reigned seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. Amplified Bible The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible The length of his reign over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for thirty-three. Holman Christian Standard Bible The length of his reign over Israel was 40 years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33. American Standard Version And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version for 40 years. He ruled from Hebron for 7 years and from Jerusalem for 33 years. English Revised Version And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation He ruled as king of Israel for 40 years. He ruled for 7 years in Hebron and for 33 in Jerusalem. Good News Translation for forty years. He ruled in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for thirty-three. International Standard Version serving as king over Israel for 40 years. He reigned for seven years in Hebron and for 33 in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible The length of David?s reign over Israel was forty years?seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. NET Bible He reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. New Heart English Bible The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and thirty and three years he reigned in Jerusalem. World English Bible The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the days that he has reigned over Israel [are] forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three; Young's Literal Translation and the days that he hath reigned over Israel are forty years; in Hebron he reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three; Smith's Literal Translation And the days which he reigned over Israel were forty years; in Hebron he reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the days that he reigned over Israel, were forty years: in Hebron he reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem three and thirty years. Catholic Public Domain Version And the days during which he reigned over Israel were forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. New American Bible He was king over Israel for forty years: he was king seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version The period that he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the time that David reigned over all Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem, over all Israel and Judah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the days when David reigned in the kingdom over all Israel was forty years; in Khebruun he reigned in the kingdom seven years, and in Jerusalem he reigned in the kingdom thirty and three years over all Israel and Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation seven years in Chebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Reign and Death26David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. 27The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years— seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 28He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.… Cross References 1 Kings 2:11 The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 2:10-12 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 1 Kings 11:42-43 Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. 2 Samuel 5:4-5 David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. 1 Kings 1:39-40 Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. 1 Kings 1:28-30 Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.” 1 Kings 1:33-35 “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ / Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” 1 Kings 1:47-48 The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, / saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’” 1 Kings 1:50-53 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... 1 Kings 3:3-4 And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. / Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. 1 Kings 3:7-9 And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. / Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. / Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” 1 Kings 3:11-14 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. ... 1 Kings 3:16-28 At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. ... 1 Kings 4:20-21 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Kings 4:29-34 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ... Treasury of Scripture And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. forty years 1 Chronicles 3:4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. 2 Samuel 5:4,5 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years… 1 Kings 2:11 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. Jump to Previous Forty Hebron Israel Jerusalem Period Reigned Ruled Ruling Seven Thirty Thirty-Three Three TimeJump to Next Forty Hebron Israel Jerusalem Period Reigned Ruled Ruling Seven Thirty Thirty-Three Three Time1 Chronicles 29 1. David, by his example and entreaty6. causes the princes and people to offer willingly 10. David's thanksgiving and prayer 20. The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king. 26. David's reign and death The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years— David's reign is significant in biblical history, marking a period of consolidation and expansion for Israel. The number forty often symbolizes a period of testing or trial in the Bible, as seen in the forty years of Israel's wilderness wanderings and Jesus' forty days of fasting. David's forty-year reign can be seen as a time of establishing the kingdom and setting the stage for the future temple under Solomon. seven years in Hebron— and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe central figure in this verse, King David was the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in uniting the tribes of Israel. His reign is marked by military conquests, the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital, and preparations for the building of the Temple. 2. Hebron A significant city in the history of Israel, Hebron was where David first reigned as king over the tribe of Judah for seven years. It is a city with deep patriarchal roots, being the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 3. Jerusalem The city where David reigned for thirty-three years, Jerusalem became the political and spiritual center of Israel. David's choice of Jerusalem as the capital was strategic and symbolic, uniting the northern and southern tribes. 4. Israel The united kingdom under David's rule, consisting of all twelve tribes. David's leadership was pivotal in establishing a strong, centralized nation. 5. Reign of Forty Years This period signifies a complete and divinely ordained time of leadership, often seen in biblical numerology as a period of testing, trial, and eventual fulfillment. Teaching Points The Importance of LeadershipDavid's reign exemplifies the impact of godly leadership. His heart for God and his dedication to the nation set a standard for future leaders. Significance of Place The transition from Hebron to Jerusalem symbolizes growth and the fulfillment of God's promises. It reminds us of the importance of being where God wants us to be. God's Timing The forty-year reign signifies a complete and purposeful period. Trusting in God's timing is crucial for fulfilling His plans in our lives. Unity and Division David's reign over a united Israel contrasts with the later division of the kingdom. It serves as a reminder of the strength found in unity under godly leadership. Legacy and Preparation David's preparation for the Temple, though he did not build it himself, teaches us about the importance of laying groundwork for future generations.(27) And the time (Heb., the days). That he reigned.--This verse is a duplicate of 1Kings 2:11, omitting the words "David" at the beginning and "years" at the end. Seven years.--More exactly, seven and a-half. (See 2Samuel 5:5.) Verse 27. - In the same way the contents of this verse are paralleled by 1 Chronicles 3:4; 2 Samuel 5:5; 1 Kings 2:11; this last passage giving only seven years instead of the seven years and six months for the reign in Hebron.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The lengthוְהַיָּמִ֗ים (wə·hay·yā·mîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day of David's אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that reign מָלַךְ֙ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [was] forty אַרְבָּעִ֖ים (’ar·bā·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty years— שָׁנָ֑ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year seven שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number years שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year in Hebron בְּחֶבְר֤וֹן (bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah and thirty-three years שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth in Jerusalem. וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֥ם (ū·ḇî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links 1 Chronicles 29:27 NIV1 Chronicles 29:27 NLT 1 Chronicles 29:27 ESV 1 Chronicles 29:27 NASB 1 Chronicles 29:27 KJV 1 Chronicles 29:27 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 29:27 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 29:27 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 29:27 French Bible 1 Chronicles 29:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 29:27 The time that he reigned over Israel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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