2 Samuel 5:5

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.

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Interpretation

David was anointed king a third time. His advances were gradual, that his faith might be tried, and that he might gain experience.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 5:4-5.

2 Samuel 5:4 2 Samuel 5:5

Hebron Place: A community; alliance. (1. ) A city in the south end of the valley of Eshcol, about midway between Jerusalem and Beersheba, from which it is distant about 20 miles in a straight line. Modern identification: Tel Rumeida.
Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.