11. David Reigned 40 Years

“David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in all.” 2 Samuel 5:4

“He had reigned over Israel for forty years, seven of them in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.” 1 Kings 2:11 NLT

40 is often a purifying number in scripture. 40 Years was how long King David reigned.

God gave David 40 years as king of Israel.

David reigned over Israel for 40 years.

David literally reigned over Israel for 40 years.

Lord, thank You for the example of a life of faith we see in King David. After You anointed him King, he spent 20 years running for his life & living in caves. He waited on YOUR timing for his duties as king to begin. Give ME that kind of patience. Help me to trust You and wait on Your timing in MY life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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