The length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was 40 years old when he began his reign over Israel; he ruled for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.
The length of time David reigned over Israel was 40 years: he reigned seven years in Hebron and 33 years in Jerusalem.
The length of his reign over Israel was 40 years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33.
Six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled seven years and six months, and he ruled in Jerusalem 33 years.