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From following the ewes that have their young he brought him To be the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Ewes great with young —So also in Isaiah 40:11; but properly, ewes with lambs. Literally, giving suck.<…
Baptist
Blessed be God who puts away the sin of His people, because He delights in mercy!
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16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
From following the ewes great with young Or, "from after" them F1 ; it was usual with the shepherd to put…
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…
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