1 Chronicles 29:27
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years — seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.
What it says
He reigns forty years in all, seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.
What it is doing
This verse summarizes the length and distribution of David’s reign.
In context
26David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. 27The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years — seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 28He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. 29Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer, 30together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.