Psalm 78:71

Lessons From Israel's Past

⁷⁰ He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds. ⁷¹ He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation. ⁷² David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

Rule Over

Israel

Jacob

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. The Lord said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.'"

Genesis 33:13

But Jacob said to him, "My lord knows that the children are young, and that I have to look after the sheep and cattle that are nursing their young. If they are driven too hard for even a single day, all the animals will die.

1 Chronicles 11:2

In the past, even when Saul was king, you were Israel's commanding general. The Lord your God said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over my people Israel.'"

Psalm 28:9

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.

1 Samuel 2:7-8

The Lord impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a small container of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. Samuel kissed him and said, "The Lord has chosen you to lead his people Israel! You will rule over the Lord's people and you will deliver them from the power of the enemies who surround them. This will be your sign that the Lord has chosen you as leader over his inheritance.

2 Samuel 7:8

"So now, say this to my servant David: 'This is what the Lord of hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd to make you leader of my people Israel.

Psalm 75:6-7

For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness.

Psalm 113:7-8

He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,

Jeremiah 27:5-6

"I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

Ezekiel 34:23-24

I will set one shepherd over them, and he will feed them -- namely, my servant David. He will feed them and will be their shepherd.

Micah 5:2-4

As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah -- from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.

Zechariah 11:4-17

The Lord my God says this: "Shepherd the flock set aside for slaughter.

Matthew 2:6

And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are in no way least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'"

John 21:15-17

Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."

1 Peter 5:2

Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.