When did King David reign?
David, a man after God's own heart, reigns over a united Israel and receives the everlasting covenant.
Reign of King David took place c. 1010–970 BC at Hebron and Jerusalem, during the United Kingdom period of Bible history. The account is recorded in 2 Samuel 5:4 (KJV). David, a man after God's own heart, reigns over a united Israel and receives the everlasting covenant.
"David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years." — 2 Samuel 5:4 (KJV)
After Saul fell on Mount Gilboa, David was anointed king in Hebron and then over all Israel. He took Jerusalem, brought up the ark, and received God's covenant that his throne would be established for ever — a promise fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of David.
c. 1010–970 BC
Key KJV Scriptures
"David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years."
"And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever."
Why It Matters
The Davidic covenant is the messianic backbone of the Old Testament — every prophet looks for the greater Son of David who reigns in righteousness for ever.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How long did David reign?
Forty years — seven and a half in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:5).
When did reign of king david happen?
Reign of King David is dated c. 1010–970 BC, placing it in the United Kingdom era of biblical history. See 2 Samuel 5:4 (KJV).
Where did reign of king david take place?
Scripture places reign of king david at Hebron and Jerusalem.
Who was involved in reign of king david?
The key figures are David, Samuel, Nathan, Bathsheba.
Where is reign of king david in the Bible?
You can read about it in 2 Samuel 5:4, 2 Samuel 7:16 (King James Version).
Why does reign of king david matter?
The Davidic covenant is the messianic backbone of the Old Testament — every prophet looks for the greater Son of David who reigns in righteousness for ever.
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