The length of time David was king in Hebron over Judah was seven years and six months.
He had reigned forty years over Israel—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.
He ruled over Israel forty years—seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.
These six were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,
Ish-Bosheth son of Saul was forty years old when he became king over Israel, and he reigned two years. The tribe of Judah, however, remained loyal to David.