2 Samuel 5:5

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.

Cross-references

In 2 Samuel 2:11, the same seven-year-six-month reign over Judah in Hebron is recorded — a parallel account of David's early kingship.

2 Samuel 2:4 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 2:4, David is anointed king over Judah in Hebron, setting the stage for the seven-year reign mentioned here.

2 Samuel 8:15 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 8:15, David reigns over all Israel, fulfilling the Jerusalem phase of his kingship described here.

In 1 Kings 2:11, David's total 40-year reign is summarized, combining the Hebron and Jerusalem periods given here.

In 1 Chronicles 3:4, the same reign lengths in Hebron and Jerusalem are repeated, with the added detail of sons born in Hebron.

1 Chronicles 29:27 gives the same 40-year reign total, confirming David's reign length in Hebron and Jerusalem.