2 Samuel 5:4

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 5:4

BSB
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.
AKJV
David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
CPDV
David was a son of thirty years, when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for forty years.
ERV
David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
NHEB
David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
SMT
The son of thirty years was David in his reigning, and he reigned forty years.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 5:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 5:4
Summary
David's age and reign length noted
Event
Biographical timeline established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History