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A Shepherd's Training
Commentators explain that David's experience as a shepherd was divine preparation for his role as king. His gentle care for the most vulnerable sheep, specifically nursing ewes, taught him the skills of nurturing, providing for, and defending—the essential qualities of a godly ruler over God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:71
18th Century
Theologian
From following the ewes great with young - Margin, as in Hebrew, "From after." This means that he followed them; that is, he attended them o…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:71
19th Century
Bishop
Ewes great with young —So also in Isaiah 40:11; but properly, ewes with lambs. Literally, giving suck.<…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:70–72
19th Century
Preacher
Blessed be God who puts away the sin of His people, because He delights in mercy!
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John Calvin
On Psalms 78:71
16th Century
Theologian
He took him from following the suckling ewes, etc. The grace of God is further commended by the circumstance that David, who was a keeper …
John Gill
On Psalms 78:71
17th Century
Pastor
From following the ewes great with young
Or, "from after" them F1 ; it was usual with the shepherd to put…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…