2 Samuel 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 5:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 5:5 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Samuel 5:5 (KJV)
2 Samuel 5:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 5:5
“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:5: reigned, over, judah
“In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.”
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