David was king in Hebron over the people of Judah for seven and a half years.
Ish-bosheth son of Saul was forty years old when he began to rule over Israel. He ruled two years. However, the people of Judah followed David.
David reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years, and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.
He reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.
These six were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled for seven years and six months. He ruled thirty-three years in Jerusalem.