2 Samuel 5:5

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 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.”2 Samuel 5:5

What Does 2 Samuel 5:5 Mean?

2 Samuel 5:5 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 5:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Samuel 2:4“And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.”2 Samuel 2:11“And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.”2 Samuel 12:8“And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.”1 Chronicles 3:4“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.”1 Kings 2:11“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.”Genesis 23:2“And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.”Genesis 35:27“And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.”2 Samuel 8:15“And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.”2 Samuel 15:10“But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.”1 Kings 4:1“So king Solomon was king over all Israel.”Psalms 108:8“Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;”

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