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What does 1 Kings 2:11 mean?

He was king over Israel for forty years—seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 2:11 - Modern Text Bible

(David's reign is summed up, showing his long leadership and the transition from Hebron to Jerusalem as the capital.)