King James Version
psalm 78:70 in the King James Version says “He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds :” — study this verse from psalm chapter 78 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds :”
psalm 78:70 · KJV
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever. established: Heb. founded
He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds :
From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. following: Heb. after
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
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