1 Chronicles 11:2

11:2 In the past, even when Saul was king, you were Israel’s commanding general. ¹  The Lord your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over my people Israel.’”

1 Chronicles 17:7

17:7 “So now, say this to my servant David: ‘This is what the Lord who commands armies ²  says: “I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd ³  to make you a leader of my people Israel.

[11:2]  ¹ tn Heb “you were the one who led out and the one who brought in Israel.”

[17:7]  ² tn Traditionally, “Lord of hosts.”

[17:7]  ³ tn Heb “and from after sheep.”