1 Chronicles 11:2 meaning and explanation

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.’”

1 Chronicles 11:2, Berean Standard Bible

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The tribes of Israel are speaking to David at Hebron, recalling that even while Saul held the throne, David led their armies out and brought them home. They then quote a promise they attribute to the LORD, that David would shepherd God's people and be their ruler.

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