“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.
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