Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Previously, when Saul was king over us,
King James Version
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
Holman Bible
Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back.
International Standard Version
Even back when Saul was our king, it was you who kept on leading Israel out to battle and bringing them back again. The LORD told you, "You yourself will shepherd my people Israel and serve as Commander-in-Chief over Israel.'"
A Conservative Version
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou who led out and brought in Israel. And LORD said to thee, Thou shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shall be prince over Israel.
American Standard Version
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah said to thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel.
Amplified
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out [to war] and brought Israel in [from battle]. And the Lord told you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over them.’”
Bible in Basic English
In the past when Saul was king over us, it was you who went at the head of Israel when they went out or came in: and the Lord said to you, You are to be the keeper of my people Israel and their ruler.
Darby Translation
Even aforetime, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel; and Jehovah said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
Also yesterday, also the third day, in Saul being king over us, thou wert bringing out and bringing in Israel And Jehovah will say to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be for leader over Israel.
King James 2000
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were he that led out and brought in Israel: and the LORD said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be a captain over Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{For some time}, when Saul was king over us, {you were leading Israel in and out}. Yahweh had said to you, 'You shall be the shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be the leader over Israel.'"
Modern King James verseion
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were he who led Israel out and brought them in. And Jehovah said to you, You shall feed My people Israel, and you shall be a leader over Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And thereto in time past when Saul was king over us, thou leddest Israel in and out. And the LORD hath said to thee, 'Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.'"
NET Bible
In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. The Lord said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.'"
New Heart English Bible
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. The LORD said to you, 'You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel.'"
The Emphasized Bible
Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou, wast he that led out and brought in, Israel, - and Yahweh said to thee - Thou, shalt be shepherd unto my people, Israel, and, thou, shalt become leader over Israel.
Webster
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
World English Bible
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. Yahweh said to you, 'You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel.'"
Youngs Literal Translation
also heretofore, in Saul's being king over us, thou hast been he who is bringing out and bringing in Israel, and Jehovah saith to thee, Thou dost feed My people Israel, and thou art for leader over Israel.'
Themes
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » David crowned king of israel at
Israel » Before » Separation » Two kingdoms » David » Made king
Interlinear
'ethmowl
Yatsa'
Yisra'el
ישׂראל
Yisra'el
Usage: 2505
Ra`ah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 5:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Anointed As King Over All Of Israel
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Cross References
1 Samuel 18:13
Therefore Saul removed him from
2 Samuel 7:7
1 Samuel 18:16
But
1 Samuel 25:30
And when the Lord does for my lord according to all the good that He has spoken concerning you, and
Isaiah 55:4
A
1 Samuel 16:1
Now the Lord said to Samuel, “
Matthew 2:6
Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For out of you shall come forth a Ruler
Who will
Numbers 27:17
who
1 Samuel 9:16
“About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and
1 Samuel 13:14
But
1 Samuel 16:12-13
So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with
1 Samuel 18:5
So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and
1 Samuel 25:28
Please forgive
2 Kings 20:5
“Return and say to
Psalm 78:70-72
And took him from the sheepfolds;
Isaiah 40:11
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead the nursing ewes.
Ezekiel 34:23
“Then I will
Ezekiel 37:24-25
“My servant
Micah 5:4
In the strength of the Lord,
In the majesty of the name of the Lord His God.
And they will
Because
To the
John 10:3-4
John 10:11
Hebrews 2:10
For