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David listens attentively to an elder among Israel’s representatives.
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1 Chronicles 11:2

The shepherd of Israel

David at Hebron, Zion, and His Mighty Men · 1 Chronicles 11

Story guide: Israel recalls David’s leadership under Saul and Yahweh’s word appointing him shepherd and ruler. The elders’ address supplies the stated words.

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2Even in times past, even before, when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and Yahweh your God said to you, ‘You shall shepherd my people Israel, and you shall be ruler over my people Israel.’

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