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
2 Samuel 2:11
Parallel
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.
1 Kings 2:11
Parallel
In 1 Kings 2:11, David's total 40-year reign is summarized, combining the Hebron and Jerusalem periods given here.
1 Chronicles 3:4
Parallel
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
Parallel
1 Chronicles 29:27 gives the same 40-year reign total, confirming David's reign length in Hebron and Jerusalem.