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1 Kings 2:11

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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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  1. 1 Kings 2:9

    Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.

  2. 1 Kings 2:10

    So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

  3. 1 Kings 2:12

    Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

  4. 1 Kings 2:13

    And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bath–sheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.

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