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href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/78.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/78.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/78.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/78.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/78.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also chose David His servant, And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also chose His servant David And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also chose David His servant And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He also chose David His servant, And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also chose David His servant And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He also chose David His servant And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He chose David also his servant, And took him from the sheepfolds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Lord God chose David to be his servant and took him from tending sheep <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He chose his servant David. He took him from the sheep pens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He chose his servant David; he took him from the pastures, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he chose his servant David, whom he took from the sheepfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He also chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheep-folds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He also chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He fixes on His servant David, "" And takes him from the folds of a flock,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He fixeth on David His servant, And taketh him from the folds of a flock,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will choose in David his servant, and he will take him from the folds of sheep.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/78.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he chose his servant David, and took him from the hocks of sheep: he brought him from following the ewes great with young, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:70>And he chose his servant David, and he took him from the flocks of the sheep: he received him from following the ewes with their young,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He chose David his servant, took him from the sheepfolds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He chose his servant David, and took him from the sheepfolds;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He has chosen David his Servant and led him from a flock of sheep<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He chose David also His servant, And took him from the sheepfolds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He chose David also his servant, and took him up from the flocks of sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-70.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=9926" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">I Will Open My Mouth in Parables</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">69</span>He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. <span class="reftext">70</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: way·yiḇ·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">He chose</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: bə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">His servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qā·ḥê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and took him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4356.htm" title="4356: mim·miḵ·lə·’ōṯ (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- An enclosure, fold. Or miklah; from kala'; a pen.">from the sheepfolds;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn (N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively."></a> </span><span class="reftext">71</span>from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a></span><br />And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a></span><br />Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7</a></span><br />Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">1 Chronicles 11:2</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-19.htm">1 Samuel 16:19</a></span><br />So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm">1 Samuel 17:15</a></span><br />but David went back and forth from Saul to tend his father’s sheep in Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-35</a></span><br />David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1</a></span><br />These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">1 Kings 8:16</a></span><br />‘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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a></span><br />Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a></span><br />I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:</p><p class="hdg">chose</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19,20</a></b></br> Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon <i>one that is</i> mighty; I have exalted <i>one</i> chosen out of the people… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11,12</a></b></br> And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all <i>thy</i> children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18</a></b></br> Now then do <i>it</i>: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.</p><p class="hdg">and took</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1,10</a></b></br> Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, <i>even</i> to Horeb… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm">1 Samuel 17:15</a></b></br> But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a></b></br> Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-68.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/psalms/72-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">Fixeth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/psalms/78-48.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/psalms/74-11.htm">Folds</a> <a href="/psalms/50-9.htm">Pens</a> <a href="/psalms/69-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/psalms/68-13.htm">Sheepfolds</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Sheep-Folds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">David</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-24.htm">Fixeth</a> <a href="/psalms/79-13.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Folds</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Pens</a> <a href="/psalms/86-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/78-71.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Sheepfolds</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Sheep-Folds</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 78</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-1.htm">An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/78.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/78.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He chose David His servant</b><br>This phrase highlights God's sovereign choice in selecting David as His servant. David's selection is significant because it demonstrates God's preference for the heart over outward appearances, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God tells Samuel not to consider appearance or height. David, the youngest son of Jesse, was chosen over his older brothers, emphasizing God's unexpected and gracious election. This choice also foreshadows the selection of Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, as the ultimate Servant of God, fulfilling the messianic prophecies found in <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> and <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18</a>.<p><b>and took him from the sheepfolds;</b><br>David's origins as a shepherd underscore his humble beginnings and the pastoral imagery often associated with leadership in the Bible. Shepherding was a common occupation in ancient Israel, and it required skills such as guidance, protection, and care, which were essential for a king. This background prepared David for his future role as the shepherd of Israel, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a>. The imagery of a shepherd is also a type of Christ, who is referred to as the Good Shepherd in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>, illustrating His care and leadership over His people. David's transition from shepherd to king symbolizes God's ability to elevate the humble and use them for His purposes, as echoed in <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jesse, chosen by God to be the king of Israel. Known for his heart after God, David was a shepherd before being anointed as king.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheepfolds.htm">Sheepfolds</a></b><br>The place where David was tending sheep when God called him. It symbolizes humility and preparation for leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_choice.htm">God's Choice</a></b><br>The divine selection of David as king, highlighting God's sovereignty and His ability to see beyond human appearances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a></b><br>God often chooses unlikely candidates for His purposes, demonstrating His sovereignty and wisdom. Like David, we should be open to God's calling, regardless of our current status or position.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_in_humility.htm">Preparation in Humility</a></b><br>David's time in the sheepfolds was a period of preparation. God often uses humble beginnings to prepare us for greater responsibilities. We should embrace our current roles as training grounds for future service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a></b><br>David is described as "His servant," highlighting the importance of serving God and others. True leadership in God's kingdom is marked by a servant's heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>David's faithfulness in tending sheep prepared him for leading a nation. We should be diligent and faithful in small tasks, trusting that God sees and rewards our efforts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_78.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 78</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_70_align_with_david's_era.htm">Does the historical context implied in Psalm 70 align with any known archaeological evidence for David's reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_jesus_say_about_hell.htm">How does biblical stewardship relate to flock management?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_jews_accept_jesus_as_messiah.htm">Why don't most Jews accept Jesus as Messiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_flock_management_biblical.htm">How does biblical stewardship relate to flock management?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/78.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 70.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He chose David also his servant</span> (see <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1, 12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And took him from</span> <span class="cmt_word">the sheepfolds</span> (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11, 19</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-70.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He chose</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֭יִּבְחַר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḇ·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדָוִ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His servant</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and took him</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝יִּקָּחֵ֗הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qā·ḥê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the sheepfolds;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽמִּכְלְאֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(mim·miḵ·lə·’ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4356.htm">Strong's 4356: </a> </span><span class="str2">An enclosure, fold</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:70 He also chose David his servant (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-69.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:69"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:69" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-71.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:71"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:71" /></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>