1 Chronicles 17:7

Overview - 1 Chronicles 17
Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house,
after by the word of God forbids him.
11 He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed.
16 David's prayer and thanksgiving.
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1 Chronicles 17:7  (King James Version)
Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:
 


I took thee
Exodus 3:1-10 ; 1 Samuel 16:11 1 Samuel 16:12 ; 17:15 2 Samuel 7:8 ; Psalms 78:70 Psalms 78:71 ; Amos 7:14 Amos 7:15
Matthew 4:18-22 ; Luke 5:10

from following
Hebrew from after. ruler.
2 Samuel 6:21 ; Matthew 2:6