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2 Samuel 2:11 - And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
2 Samuel 5:4, 5 - David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. [NKJV]
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When did king david meet abigail - was it before he reigned in hebron?
Yes, David met Abigail prior to his reign in Hebron. The meeting and marriage to Abigail is detailed in 1 Samuel 25, before the death of Saul and David's reign in Hebron (which is detailed in 2 Samuel 2).
Why did David go to the city of Hebron?
To begin his reign. He spent the early years of his reign in Hebron since that city was in the territory of Judah, while most of the other tribes had yet to accept him as king.
What is the ancient Israel's capital?
It was in Giv'ah for a short time during the reign of Saul, then in Hebron for part of the reign of David. David moved the capital to Jerusalem, and it remained there for the kings of Judah who followed and has been there ever since. The Ten Israelite tribes had their capital in the city of Samaria.
What was the time period of david's reign?
I kings 2.11 says, " The period that david reigned over israel was forty years, seven years in Hebron, and in Jerusalem , he reigned thirty three years" So adding these years together, i get a total of 80 years. I believed that the period of david's reign was 80 years.
How many years did King David reign?
David reigned for 40 years, Seven from the city of Hebron and 33 from Jerusalem. - 1 Kings 2:11
David first reigned as king of Judah from what city?
David first ruled from Hebron for seven and a half years (2 Samuel 2:11)
When was King Saul crowned?
Saul commenced his 40-year reign in 1050BC and died in 1011BC, and David began to reign in Hebron from 1010BC (All dates according to Bishop Ussher).
How many of David's sons was born in hebron?
6
How many centuries did the line of David reign?
david reign for over four centuries
For How long Solomon reign?
King David had his son Solomon crowned before he (David) died (1 Kings ch.1).
How was king Solomon's reign different from David's?
The reign of King Solomon and David was that, when David sinned he repented, but Solomon did not he went away from God.
How long did King David rule over Israel?
Record of david's reign david was 30 years when he became king,and he reign 40 years.in hebron he reigned over judah 7 years and 6 months,and in Jerusalem he reigned over all of israel and judah 33 years. Source is "the daily bible" in chronological order 365 day reading new international version verses 2sam.2:11, 5:4-5 1kgs2:11 1chron.3:4, 29:26-27
