1 Kings 2:11 net — David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.

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"David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years."

— 1 Kings 2:11, NET Bible

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1 Kings 2 — Context

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“Note well, you still have to contend with Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, who tried to call down upon me a horrible judgment when I went to Mahanaim. He came down and met me at the Jordan, and I solemnly promised him by the LORD,‘I will not strike you down with the sword.’

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But now don’t treat him as if he were innocent. You are a wise man and you know how to handle him; make sure he has a bloody death.”

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Then David passed away and was buried in the City of David.

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David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.

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Solomon Secures the Throne Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.

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Haggith’s son Adonijah visited Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother. She asked,“Do you come in peace?” He answered,“Yes.”

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He added,“I have something to say to you.” She replied,“Speak.”

1 Kings 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 2:11 say?
1 Kings 2:11 in the NET Bible reads: “David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.”
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 (NET): “David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.” 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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