David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind.”

I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.

The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: “You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.”

When Pharaoh released the people, God did not lead them by the way to the land of the Philistines, although that was nearby, for God said, “Lest the people change their minds and return to Egypt when they experience war.”

When the Lord raised up leaders for them, the Lord was with each leader and delivered the people from their enemies while the leader remained alive. The Lord felt sorry for them when they cried out in agony because of what their harsh oppressors did to them.