3:4 These six were born to David 1 in Hebron, where he ruled for seven years and six months.
He ruled thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 2
1 tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
3 tn Heb “Three I am extending to you; choose for yourself one of them and I will do it to you.”
5 tn Heb “by the words of God to exalt a horn.” An animal’s horn is sometimes used metaphorically as a symbol of strength and honor. See BDB 901-2 s.v. קֶרֶנ.