2 Samuel 5:4

New International Reader's Version

David was 30 years old when he became king. He ruled for 40 years.

Cross References

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. He left Pharaoh’s palace and traveled all over Egypt.

1 Kings 2:11

He had ruled over Israel for 40 years. He ruled for seven years in Hebron. Then he ruled for 33 years in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 26:31

Jeriah was the chief of the family line of Hebron. That’s based on their family history. In the 40th year of David’s rule, a search was made in the records. That’s how capable men were found in the family line of Hebron at Jazer in Gilead.

1 Chronicles 29:27

He ruled over Israel for 40 years. He ruled for seven years in Hebron and for 33 years in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 3:4

These six sons were born to David in Hebron. He ruled there for seven and a half years. After that, he ruled in Jerusalem for 33 years.

Numbers 4:3

Count all the men 30 to 50 years old. Those are the men who must come and serve at the tent of meeting.

Luke 3:23

Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his special work for God and others. It was thought that he was the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Heli.