Berean Standard Bible
“Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’””
After Saul's death and a long civil conflict, all the tribes of Israel come to David at Hebron to make him king over the whole nation. They recall that he led Israel's armies even when Saul was king.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and in. Yahweh said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be prince over Israel.’”
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y aun ayer y antes, cuando Saúl reinaba sobre nosotros, tú sacabas y volvías á Israel. Además Jehová te ha dicho: Tú apacentarás á mi pueblo Israel, y tú serás sobre Israel príncipe.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Además, sabemos muy bien que, aunque Saúl era nuestro rey, realmente usted era el que iba al frente del ejército de Israel cuando teníamos que enfrentar a nuestros enemigos. También estamos enterados de que el Señor le ha dicho que usted será el pastor y rey de este pueblo».
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