2 Samuel 5:5
New International Version
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.

New Living Translation
He had reigned over Judah from Hebron for seven years and six months, and from Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years.

English Standard Version
At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.

Berean Standard Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

King James Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

New King James Version
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

New American Standard Bible
At Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

NASB 1995
At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

NASB 1977
At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Legacy Standard Bible
At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Amplified Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Christian Standard Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned 33 years over all Israel and Judah.

American Standard Version
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

Contemporary English Version
He lived in Hebron for the first seven and a half years and ruled only Judah. Then he moved to Jerusalem, where he ruled both Israel and Judah for 33 years.

English Revised Version
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six mouths: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In Hebron he ruled Judah for seven years and six months. In Jerusalem he ruled for 33 years over all Israel and Judah.

Good News Translation
He ruled in Hebron over Judah for seven and a half years, and in Jerusalem over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years.

International Standard Version
He reigned over Judah for seven years and six months in Hebron, and he reigned over all of Israel including Judah for 33 years in Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

NET Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned for thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

New Heart English Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Webster's Bible Translation
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

World English Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
he reigned over Judah in Hebron [for] seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned [for] thirty-three years, over all Israel and Judah.

Young's Literal Translation
in Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years, over all Israel and Judah.

Smith's Literal Translation
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Juda seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned three and thirty years over all Israel and Juda.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In Hebron, he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months. Then in Jerusalem, he reigned for thirty-three years over all of Israel and Judah.

New American Bible
in Hebron he was king over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he was king thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

New Revised Standard Version
At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In Khebruun he reigned over those of the house of Yehuda seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Yehuda
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Seven years and six months he reigned in Chebron over Juda, and thirty-three years he reigned over all Israel and Juda in Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Anointed King over Israel
4David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. 5In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

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 Chronicles 3:4
These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,

1 Chronicles 11:3
So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 29:27
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.

1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.

1 Kings 8:16
‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

1 Chronicles 28:4
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 18:16
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.

1 Samuel 31:6
So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”


Treasury of Scripture

In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

seven years

2 Samuel 2:11
And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

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.

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.

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2 Samuel 5
1. The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel,
4. David's age
6. Taking Zion from the Jebusites, he dwells in it
11. Hiram sends to David,
13. Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem
17. David, directed by God, smites the Philistines at Baal-perazim
22. And again at the mulberry trees














In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months
Hebron, a significant city in the biblical narrative, was located in the hill country of Judah. It was a city of refuge and a Levitical city, indicating its religious importance. David's reign in Hebron marks the beginning of his kingship after Saul's death. This period reflects a time of consolidation and strengthening of his rule over the tribe of Judah. The seven years and six months symbolize a complete and divinely appointed time for David to establish his leadership before uniting the tribes. Hebron's choice as the initial capital underscores its historical and spiritual significance, as it was associated with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years
Jerusalem, known as the City of David, became the political and spiritual center of Israel under David's rule. The transition from Hebron to Jerusalem signifies the unification of the northern and southern tribes, establishing a centralized monarchy. The thirty-three years of David's reign in Jerusalem highlight a period of stability and expansion for the kingdom. Jerusalem's selection as the capital was strategic, as it was centrally located and not previously dominated by any single tribe, promoting unity. This period also foreshadows the eternal kingship of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David, emphasizing the messianic lineage.

over all Israel and Judah
The phrase "all Israel and Judah" indicates the unification of the twelve tribes under David's leadership. This unity was a significant achievement, as the tribes had been divided and often in conflict. David's reign over a united Israel prefigures the coming of Christ, who unites all believers into one body. The political and spiritual consolidation under David set the stage for the future prosperity and expansion of the kingdom under Solomon. This unity also fulfilled God's promise to Abraham regarding the establishment of a great nation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The central figure in this verse, David is anointed king over Judah and later over all Israel. His reign marks a significant period in Israel's history, characterized by unification and expansion.

2. Hebron
A city in the southern part of Judah where David first established his reign. It served as the capital of Judah for seven years and six months.

3. Jerusalem
The city that David captured from the Jebusites and established as the political and spiritual center of Israel. It became the capital of the united kingdom of Israel and Judah.

4. Judah
The southern tribe of Israel, initially the only tribe to recognize David as king. David's reign in Hebron was over Judah alone.

5. Israel
Refers to the northern tribes of Israel. David's reign in Jerusalem was over the united kingdom of all the tribes of Israel and Judah.
Teaching Points
God's Timing and Sovereignty
David's journey to kingship was marked by patience and trust in God's timing. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan and timing for their lives, even when it requires waiting.

Unity and Leadership
David's reign over a united Israel highlights the importance of unity under godly leadership. Christians are called to seek unity within the body of Christ and to support leaders who follow God's heart.

The Significance of Jerusalem
Jerusalem's establishment as the capital signifies a central place for worship and governance. Believers can reflect on the importance of having a central focus on God in their lives.

Faithfulness in Small Beginnings
David's initial reign over Judah alone teaches the value of being faithful in smaller responsibilities before being entrusted with greater ones. Christians are encouraged to be diligent and faithful in their current roles.(5) Seven years and six months.--The six months is also mentioned in 2Samuel 2:11; 1Chronicles 3:4, but, as being only the fraction of a year, is generally omitted in the summary of the length of his reign, as in 2Samuel 5:4; 1Chronicles 29:27. It was the habit of the sacred historians either to omit such fractions or else to count them as whole years, thus introducing a certain element of indefiniteness into the chronology, which is very marked in the parallel narratives of the kings of Israel and of Judah.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In Hebron
בְּחֶבְרוֹן֙ (bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

he reigned
מָלַ֣ךְ (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

Judah
יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

seven
שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

years
שָׁנִ֖ים (šā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8141: A year

and six
וְשִׁשָּׁ֣ה (wə·šiš·šāh)
Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

months,
חֳדָשִׁ֑ים (ḥo·ḏā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

and in Jerusalem
וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם (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

he reigned
מָלַ֗ךְ (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

thirty-three
שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

years
שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

over
עַ֥ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

and Judah.
וִיהוּדָֽה׃ (wî·hū·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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