David was king in Hebron. David ruled over the family group of Judah for seven years and six months.
Ish Bosheth was Saul’s son. Ish Bosheth was 40 years old when he began to rule over Israel. He ruled two years. But the family group of Judah followed David.
David ruled Israel 40 years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.
These six sons were born to David in Hebron.