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to my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people Israel, <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/17.htm">King James Bible</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Now therefore, thus shall you say to My servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts: “I took you from the sheepfold, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now, therefore, this is what you shall say to My servant David: ‘This is what the LORD of armies says: “I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be leader over My people Israel. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now, therefore, thus shall you say to My servant David, &#8216Thus says the LORD of hosts, &#8220I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be leader over My people Israel. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now, therefore, thus shall you say to My servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, “I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be leader over My people Israel. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So now, thus shall you say to My servant David, ‘Thus says Yahweh of hosts, “I Myself took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now, therefore, this is what you shall say to My servant David: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, “I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be leader over My people Israel. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “So now this is what you are to say to my servant David: ‘This is what the LORD of Armies says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, to be ruler over my people Israel. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now this is what you will say to My servant David: &#8216This is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from following the sheep to be ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people Israel: <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David, this is what I, the LORD All-Powerful, say to you. I brought you in from the fields where you took care of sheep, and I made you the leader of my people. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people Israel: <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Now this is what you will say to my servant David: 'This is what the LORD of Armies says: I took you from the pasture where you followed sheep so that you could be the leader of my people Israel. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> "So tell my servant David that I, the LORD Almighty, say to him, 'I took you from looking after sheep in the fields and made you the ruler of my people Israel. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now therefore this is what you are to tell my servant David: 'This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "I took you from the pasture myself—from tending sheep—to become Commander-in-Chief over my people Israel. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a> "So now, say this to my servant David: 'This is what the LORD who commands armies says: "I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd to make you a leader of my people Israel. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Now therefore, you shall tell my servant David, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts, "I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say to my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheep-cote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldst be ruler over my people Israel: <a href="/web/1_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a> “Now therefore, you shall tell my servant David, ‘Yahweh of Armies says, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And now, thus you say to My servant, to David, Thus said YHWH of Hosts: I have taken you from the habitation, from after the sheep, to be leader over My people Israel, <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And now, thus dost thou say to My servant, to David, Thus said Jehovah of Hosts, I have taken thee from the habitation, from after the sheep, to be leader over My people Israel, <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now, thus shalt thou say to my servant, to David, Thus said Jehovah of armies, I took thee from the dwelling from behind the flocks to be leader over my people Israel:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say to my servant David: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I took thee from the pastures, from following the flock, that thou shouldst be ruler of my people Israel. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, now you shall say this to my servant David: Thus says the Lord of hosts: I took you when you were following the flock in the pastures, so that you would be the leader of my people Israel. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Now then, speak thus to my servant David, Thus says the LORD of hosts: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to become ruler over my people Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now therefore thus you shall say to my servant David: Thus says the LORD of hosts: I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people Israel;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now therefore thus shall you say to my servant David, Thus says the LORD of hosts: I took you from the sheepfold, even from following the sheep, that you should be king over my people Israel; <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also now thus you shall say to my Servant David: thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: I have taken you from pastures from behind sheep to be King over Israel my people.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto My servant David: Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over My people Israel; <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And now thus shalt thou say to my servant David, Thus saith the Lord Almighty, I took thee from the sheepfold, from following the flocks, to be a ruler over my people Israel: <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/17-7.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5006" 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/1_chronicles/17.htm">God's Covenant with David</a> …6In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’ 7<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">then,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ṯō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">you are to tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘aḇ·dî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏå̄·wī·ḏs (Prep-l:: 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/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">that this is what</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/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lə·qaḥ·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">you from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5116.htm" title="5116: han·nā·weh (Art:: N-ms) -- Or navah; from navah; at home; hence lovely; also a home, of God, men, flocks, or wild animals.">the pasture,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">following</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: haṣ·ṣōn (Art:: 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.">the flock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">to be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nā·ḡîḏ (N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">the 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/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/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> 8I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land.…<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="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-71</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. <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</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="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <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="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> 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.’ <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19-20</a> You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1</a> 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: <a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm">1 Samuel 17:15</a> but David went back and forth from Saul to tend his father’s sheep in Bethlehem. <a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13</a> Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back, <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28-30</a> Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. / When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, <a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">2 Samuel 6:21</a> But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a> For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now therefore thus shall you say to my servant David, Thus said the LORD of hosts, I took you from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that you should be ruler over my people Israel:I took thee<a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1-10</a> 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, even to Horeb… <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11,12</a> And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy 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… <a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm">1 Samuel 17:15</a> But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem.from following [heb] from after <a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">2 Samuel 6:21</a> And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.<a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Following</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">Pasture-Grounds</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Pen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-4.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Sheepcote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Sheep-Cote</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Shouldst</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-15.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Following</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/job/18-17.htm">Pasture-Grounds</a> <a href="/job/19-24.htm">Pen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-18.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-17.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Sheepcote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Sheep-Cote</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">Shouldst</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 17</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house</a> 3. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-3.htm">after by the word of God forbids him</a> 11. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed</a> 16. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-16.htm">David's prayer and thanksgiving</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/1_chronicles/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now then, you are to tell My servant David This phrase establishes the divine communication through the prophet Nathan to King David. David is referred to as "My servant," a title of honor and humility, indicating his role as a chosen leader under God's authority. This reflects the biblical theme of servanthood, where leaders are called to serve God and His people, as seen in other figures like Moses (<a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">Numbers 12:7</a>) and Jesus Christ, who is described as the ultimate servant (<a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a>).that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over the heavenly armies. It underscores His ability to fulfill His promises and protect His people. This title is frequently used in the Old Testament to convey God's sovereignty and might, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> and <a href="/psalms/24-10.htm">Psalm 24:10</a>. It reassures David of the divine backing behind the message.I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, This phrase highlights David's humble beginnings as a shepherd, a common occupation in ancient Israel. Shepherding was a formative experience for David, teaching him leadership, protection, and care, qualities essential for ruling a nation. This mirrors the biblical motif of God choosing the lowly and elevating them for His purposes, as seen in the calling of other leaders like Moses (<a href="/exodus/3.htm">Exodus 3:1</a>) and the apostles (<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a>).to be the ruler over My people Israel. God's elevation of David from shepherd to king signifies His sovereign choice and the fulfillment of His covenant promises to Israel. David's kingship is a type of Christ, the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>) and the King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>), who leads and rules over God's people. This transition from shepherd to ruler also reflects the biblical theme of God raising leaders to guide His people, as seen in the leadership of Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1.htm">Joshua 1:1-9</a>) and the judges (<a href="/judges/2-16.htm">Judges 2:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The central figure in this passage, David was the shepherd boy chosen by God to become the king of Israel. His journey from humble beginnings to the throne is a testament to God's sovereign choice and grace. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to fulfill His promises and His role as the divine orchestrator of events. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_pasture.htm">The Pasture</a> Symbolic of David's humble beginnings as a shepherd, the pasture represents the place of preparation and God's providential care in David's life. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which David was appointed as king. Israel is God's chosen people, and David's leadership is part of God's covenantal plan for them. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Nathan is the prophet through whom God delivers this message to David. He plays a crucial role in communicating God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> God often chooses the unlikely and the humble to accomplish His purposes, demonstrating that His criteria differ from human expectations. <a href="/topical/d/divine_preparation.htm">Divine Preparation</a> Our past experiences, no matter how humble, are used by God to prepare us for future roles and responsibilities. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a> Like David, being faithful in small, seemingly insignificant tasks can lead to greater responsibilities in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant_faithfulness.htm">God's Covenant Faithfulness</a> God's promises to His people are sure, and His plans unfold according to His perfect timing and wisdom. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_as_service.htm">Leadership as Service</a> True leadership in God's kingdom is characterized by servanthood and a heart aligned with God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 17</a> <a href="/q/who_made_david_count_israel's_troops.htm">Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1)</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_17_3-4_reverse_nathan's_ok.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_justification_and_sanctification_differ.htm">What are the names of David's brothers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) I took thee from the sheepcote . . .--Comp. <a href="/context/psalms/78-70.htm" title="He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:">Psalm 78:70-72</a>. The pronoun is emphatic: "I it was who took thee from the pasture."From following.--Heb., from behind. Samuel has the older form of this preposition.That thou shouldest be.--That thou mightest become.Ruler.--N?gid (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm" title="And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;">1Chronicles 9:11</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm" title="And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.">1Chronicles 9:20</a>). (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm" title="And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, you were he that led out and brought in Israel: and the LORD your God said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be ruler over my people Israel.">1Chronicles 11:2</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - I took thee. (So <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11, 12</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a>; Psalm 78:80.) The sheepcote. The Hebrew נָזֶה strictly signifies a resting or place of resting. Hence the habitation of men or of animals, and in particular the pasture in which flocks lie down and rest (<a href="/psalms/23-2.htm">Psalm 23:2</a>, plural construction; <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Job 5:24</a>; <a href="/hosea/9-13.htm">Hosea 9:13</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/23-3.htm">Jeremiah 23:3</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/49-20.htm">Jeremiah 49:20</a>). The sheepcote was sometimes a tower, with roughly built high wall, exposed to the sky at the top, used for protection from wild beasts at night; sometimes the sheepfold was a larger low building of different shape, to which a fenced courtyard was adjacent, where the peril of cold or of wild beast was less imminent. The word of our present passage, however, cannot be compared with these places; comp. rather <a href="/exodus/15-13.htm">Exodus 15:13</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">2 Samuel 15:25</a>; <a href="/isaiah/33-20.htm">Isaiah 33:20</a>; <a href="/isaiah/65-10.htm">Isaiah 65:10</a>; <a href="/hosea/9-13.htm">Hosea 9:13</a>, as above. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now וְ֠עַתָּה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time then, כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now you are to tell תֹאמַ֞ר (ṯō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say My servant לְעַבְדִּ֣י (lə·‘aḇ·dî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant David לְדָוִ֗יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse that ס (s) Punctuation <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> this is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (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 of Hosts צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say I אֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I took לְקַחְתִּ֙יךָ֙ (lə·qaḥ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take you from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the pasture, הַנָּוֶ֔ה (han·nā·weh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5116.htm">Strong's 5116: </a> Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation from מִֽן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of following אַחֲרֵ֖י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part the flock, הַצֹּ֑אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock to be לִהְי֣וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be the ruler נָגִ֔יד (nā·ḡîḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes over עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against My people עַמִּ֥י (‘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. 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/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 17:7 Now therefore thus you shall tell my (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 17:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 17:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 17:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 17:8" /></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>