These six were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled for seven years and six months. He ruled thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

three years of famine, or three months being chased by your enemies and struck down by their swords, or three days being struck down by the Lord, during which a plague will invade the land and the Lord's messenger will destroy throughout Israel's territory.' Now, decide what I should tell the one who sent me."

He reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.

Abishai the brother of Joab was head of the three elite warriors. He killed three hundred men with his spear and gained fame along with the three elite warriors.