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And the LORD said to you, &#8216You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the LORD told you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people Israel. You will be Israel’s leader.’” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the LORD said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel.’” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD said to you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over Israel.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Previously, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and in. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be a leader over Israel.’” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Previously, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and in. And the LORD said to you, &#8216You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be a ruler over Israel.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Previously, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and in. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be a ruler over Israel.’” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Previously, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led out and brought in Israel; and Yahweh said to you, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be a ruler over Israel.’” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out [to war] and brought Israel in [from battle]. And the LORD told you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over them.’” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back. The LORD also said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over Israel.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back. The LORD also said to you, &#8216You will shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over Israel.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah said to thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even when Saul was king, you led our nation in battle. And the LORD promised that someday you would rule Israel and take care of us like a shepherd." <a href="/erv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Even in the past when Saul ruled us, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The LORD has said to you, 'You will be shepherd of my people Israel, the leader of Israel.'" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the past, even when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle, and the LORD promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Even back when Saul was our king, it was you who kept on leading Israel out to battle and bringing them back again. The LORD told you, 'You yourself will shepherd my people Israel and serve as Commander-in-Chief over Israel.'" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ?You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/5.htm">NET Bible</a> In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. The LORD said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.'" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. The LORD said to you, 'You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be ruler over Israel.'" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel. <a href="/web/2_samuel/5.htm">World English Bible</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and in. Yahweh said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be prince over Israel.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> also thus far, in Saul’s being king over us, you have been he who is bringing out and bringing in Israel, and YHWH says to you, You feed My people Israel, and you are for leader over Israel.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> also heretofore, in Saul's being king over us, thou hast been he who is bringing out and bringing in Israel, and Jehovah saith to thee, Thou dost feed My people Israel, and thou art for leader over Israel.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Also yesterday, also the third day, in Saul being king over us, thou wert bringing out and bringing in Israel And Jehovah will say to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be for leader over Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moreover yesterday also and the day before, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that did lead out and bring in Israel: and the Lord said to thee: Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Moreover, yesterday and the day before, when Saul was king over us, you were the one leading out and leading back Israel. Then the Lord said to you, ‘You shall pasture my people Israel, and you shall be the leader over Israel.’ ” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Bible</a> In days past, when Saul was still our king, you were the one who led Israel out in all its battles and brought it back. And the LORD said to you: You shall shepherd my people Israel; you shall be ruler over Israel.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The LORD said to you: It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler over Israel.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel; and the LORD said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be a ruler over my people Israel. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also from yesterday and from the day before yesterday, when Shaul was King over us, you were the one bringing out and bringing in Israel, and LORD JEHOVAH said to you: ‘You shall shepherd my people Israel and you will be the Leader over my people Israel’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou that didst lead out and bring in Israel; and the LORD said to thee: Thou shalt feed My people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And heretofore Saul being king over us, thou was he that didst lead out and bring in Israel: and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be for a leader to my people Israel. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1188" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">David Anointed King over Israel</a> 1Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 2<a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">Even</a> <a href="/hebrew/865.htm" title="865: ’eṯ·mō·wl (Adv) -- Heretofore, definitely yesterday. Or tithmowl; or methmuwl; probably from 'eth or 'eth and muwl; heretofore; definitely yesterday."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8032.htm" title="8032: šil·šō·wm (Adv) -- Three days ago, day before, yesterday. Or shilshom; from the same as Shelesh; trebly, i.e. day before yesterday.">in times past,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">while Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: bih·yō·wṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hå̄·yī·ṯå̄h (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were the one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: mō·ṣī (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">who led Israel out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wə·ham·mē·ḇī (Conj-w, Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and brought them back.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">And to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">‘You</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: ṯir·‘eh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">will shepherd</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: lə·nā·ḡîḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">them.’”</a> 3So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">1 Chronicles 11:2</a> Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a> So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. <a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13-16</a> Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back, / and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. / When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him. ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">1 Samuel 25:30</a> When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” <a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">1 Kings 8:16</a> ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">1 Kings 14:7-8</a> Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. / I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24</a> My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a> “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were he that led out and brought in Israel: and the LORD said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be a captain over Israel.leddest out<a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a> Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.<a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13,16</a> Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people… <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28</a> I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.feed<a href="/2_samuel/7-7.htm">2 Samuel 7:7</a> In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?<a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1,12,13</a> And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons… <a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">1 Samuel 25:30</a> And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;a captain<a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.<a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a> Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/9-29.htm">Broughtest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">Campaigns</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-12.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Heretofore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-2.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Led</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Military</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Past</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-38.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-7.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">Wast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-51.htm">Broughtest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Campaigns</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-7.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Heretofore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm">Led</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Military</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">Past</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-7.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">Times</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Wast</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 5</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel,</a> 4. <a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">David's age</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">Taking Zion from the Jebusites, he dwells in it</a> 11. <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Hiram sends to David,</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/5-13.htm">Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">David, directed by God, smites the Philistines at Baal-perazim</a> 22. <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">And again at the mulberry trees</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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David's military prowess and leadership were evident when he defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17). Despite Saul being the anointed king, David was recognized by the people for his capabilities. This reflects the tension between Saul and David, as Saul became increasingly jealous of David's success and popularity (<a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7-9</a>).you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back David's leadership in military campaigns is highlighted here. He was a successful commander, leading Israel in battles against the Philistines and other enemies (<a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13-16</a>). This phrase also echoes the role of a shepherd, guiding and protecting the flock, which is a recurring theme in David's life, as he was a shepherd before becoming king (<a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11</a>).And to you the LORD said This indicates divine selection and anointing. David was chosen by God to be king, as seen when Samuel anointed him (<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a>). This divine choice sets David apart from Saul, whose kingship was rejected by God due to disobedience (<a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26</a>).‘You will shepherd My people Israel The metaphor of shepherding is significant, as it implies care, guidance, and protection. David's experience as a literal shepherd prepared him for his role as king. This imagery is also prophetic, pointing to Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>). The shepherd motif underscores the pastoral and kingly responsibilities of leadership.and you will be ruler over them.’” This confirms David's role as king, fulfilling God's promise. David's kingship is a type of Christ's eternal reign, as Jesus is often referred to as the King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>). David's rule established Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel, setting the stage for the future Messianic kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Anointed as king over Israel, David is recognized for his leadership and God’s calling on his life to shepherd His people. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, under whose reign David initially served and gained recognition as a leader. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation of God's chosen people, whom David is called to lead and shepherd. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> God, who appoints and anoints David as the shepherd and ruler over Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a> The place where David was anointed king over all Israel, marking the beginning of his reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God’s Sovereign Choice</a> God chooses leaders according to His purpose and plan, often looking beyond human qualifications to the heart. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_through_service.htm">Leadership through Service</a> True leadership in God’s kingdom is characterized by service and shepherding, as exemplified by David’s care for Israel. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a> David’s faithfulness in leading Israel in battle prepared him for greater responsibilities. God often uses our current circumstances to prepare us for future roles. <a href="/topical/g/god's_promises_fulfilled.htm">God’s Promises Fulfilled</a> God’s promises may take time to come to fruition, as seen in David’s journey from anointing to kingship. Patience and trust in God’s timing are essential. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_ultimate_shepherd.htm">Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd</a> David’s role as a shepherd points to Jesus, the ultimate Shepherd, who leads and cares for His people with perfect love and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 5</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_ezekiel_34_2's_leaders.htm">Ezekiel 34:2 – How can we verify historically or archaeologically that corrupt leaders were truly the “shepherds” described here? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_samuel_5_align_with_archaeology.htm">How can 2 Samuel 5's claim of unanimous tribal support (5:1-3) be reconciled with limited archaeological evidence for widespread recognition of David's rule?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_fighting_men_in_israel.htm">In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_david's_faith_with_history.htm">How do we reconcile David's confidence in divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, 8) with known historical conflicts where God's protection was not apparent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Thou shalt feed. In biblical language the pastoral office is that of the civil and not of the spiritual ruler. Captain; Hebrew, nagid, prince; so the Revised Version (and see note on 1 Samuel 9:16). The word refers not to military matters, but to the civil administration. David had proved himself a competent leader in war when Saul was king. What Jehovah now gives is the government of Israel in time of peace. The Authorized Version renders "captain" from not perceiving that the Divine promise ensured to David far more than a military chieftainship. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Even גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and in times past, שִׁלְשׁ֗וֹם (šil·šō·wm) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8032.htm">Strong's 8032: </a> Three days ago, day before, yesterday while Saul שָׁא֥וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites was בִּהְי֨וֹת (bih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be king מֶ֙לֶךְ֙ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over us, עָלֵ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against you אַתָּ֗ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you were the one הָיִ֛יתָ (hā·yî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be who led Israel out הַמּוֹצִ֥יא (ham·mō·w·ṣî) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and brought them back. וְהַמֵּבִ֖יא (wə·ham·mê·ḇî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go And to you לְךָ֗ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said, וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘You אַתָּ֨ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you will shepherd תִרְעֶ֤ה (ṯir·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with My people עַמִּי֙ (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and you וְאַתָּ֛ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you will be תִּהְיֶ֥ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be ruler לְנָגִ֖יד (lə·nā·ḡîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against [them].?? יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 5:2 In times past when Saul was king (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>