2 Samuel 7:8

Overview - 2 Samuel 7
Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house,
after by the word of God forbids him.
12 God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed.
18 David's prayer and thanksgiving.
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2 Samuel 7:8  (King James Version)
Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:
 


I took thee
1 Samuel 16:11 1 Samuel 16:12 ; 1 Chronicles 17:7 ; Psalms 78:70

following
Hebrew after. ruler.
6:21 12:7 1 Samuel 9:16 ; 10:1