Seven years and six months. —The six months is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 2:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4, but, bec…

In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months ,
&c.] So long the kingdom of Israel continued in the hou…

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