1 Kings 2:11 cpdv — Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in Jerusalem. "

— 1 Kings 2:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 2 — Context

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Also, you have with you Shimei, the son of Gera, the son of Benjamin, from Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse, when I went away to the camp. And he descended to meet me when I crossed over the Jordan, and I swore to him by the Lord, saying, ‘I will not put you to death by the sword,’

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yet do not choose to treat him as if he were innocent. Since you are a wise man, you will know what to do with him. And you shall lead away his grey hair to death with blood.”

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And so, David slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David.

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Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in Jerusalem.

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Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.

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And Adonijah, the son of Haggith, entered to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon. And she said to him, “Is your entrance peaceful?” He responded, “It is peaceful.”

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And he added, “My word is for you.” She said to him, “Speak.” And he said:

1 Kings 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 2:11 say?
1 Kings 2:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in Jerusalem. ”
Where is 1 Kings 2:11 in the Bible?
1 Kings 2:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 2:11.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 2:11 in?
1 Kings 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 2:11?
1 Kings 2:11 reads (CPDV): “Now the days during which David reigned over Israel are forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron, thirty-three in Jerusalem. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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