All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel {were} of one heart to make David king.

In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. {rebelled: or, fell away}

But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, {even} ten tribes.

Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; {but} will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

Judah, thou {art he} whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand {shall be} in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.

But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they {were} men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen.

And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for to Shechem were all Israel come to make him king.

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.