“From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.”
David's call is described: "from tending the ewes he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, and of Israel, his inheritance." David's transition from literal shepherd to political shepherd parallels Israel's journey from slavery to the promised land. The use of shepherd language across both roles suggests continuity: David, like God, is called to lead and protect the people.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:71
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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