69 He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. 70 He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; 71 from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.
Psalms 78:69–71
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Psalms 78:51–53
51 He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. 52 He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. 53 He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.
2 Samuel 7:7–9
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Psalms 89:19–21
19 You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. 20 I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. 21 My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthe…
1 Chronicles 17:6–8
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2 Chronicles 6:5–7
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Psalm 151 1:3–5
3 Who shall tell my Lord? The Lord himself, he himself hears. (WEB) 4 He sent forth his angel and took me from my father’s sheep, and he anointed me with his anointing oil. (WEB) 5 My brothers were handsome and tall; but the Lord didn’t take pleasure in them. (WEB)
Psalms 77:19–20
19 Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. 20 You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Psalms 114:1–3
1 When Israel departed from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, 2 Judah became God’s sanctuary, and Israel His dominion. 3 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back;
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