Psalms 78:70-72

70 He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;

71 from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance.

72 And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.

Psalms 78:70-72 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 78:70-72 In-Context

68 but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved.

69 He built his sanctuary like the heights, like the earth that he established forever.

70 He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;

71 from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance.

72 And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Samuel 16:1
• 2. S Genesis 37:2
• 3. 2 Samuel 5:2; S Psalms 28:9
• 4. S Genesis 17:1; 1 Kings 9:4