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2 Samuel 5:2
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 5:2
International Standard Version
2 Even back when Saul was our king, it was you who kept on leading Israel out to battle[a] and bringing them back again.[b] The Lord told you, ‘You yourself will shepherd my people Israel and serve as Commander-in-Chief[c] over Israel.’”
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- 2 Samuel 5:2 The Heb. lacks to battle
- 2 Samuel 5:2 The Heb. lacks back again
- 2 Samuel 5:2 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
2 Samuel 5:2
New International Version
2 Samuel 5:2
New International Version
2 In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns.(A) And the Lord said(B) to you, ‘You will shepherd(C) my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.(D)’”
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