The Reign of David

Now David the son of Yishai ruled over all Isra'el.

The duration of his reign over Isra'el was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hevron, and he reigned thirty-three years in Yerushalayim.

Then he died, at a ripe old age, full of years, riches and honor; and Shlomo his son reigned in his place.

The activities of David the king, from first to last, are written in the records of Sh'mu'el the seer, Natan the prophet and Gad the seer,

with all his reign and his power, and the events that he, Isra'el and the kingdoms of other countries experienced.