1 Kings 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three yea..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:11 — KJV
“And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.”
— 1 Kings 2:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 2:11
“And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:11: reigned, over, israel
“In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:11: reigned, over, israel
“These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:11: reigned, years, seven
“And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. time: Heb. days”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:11: days, reigned, over
“Ishbosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:11: david, reigned, over
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