2 Samuel 5:2
2 Samuel 5:1-2 The Message (MSG)
Before long all the tribes of Israel approached David in Hebron and said, “Look at us—your own flesh and blood! In time past when Saul was our king, you were the one who really ran the country. Even then GOD said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel and you’ll be the prince.’”
2 Samuel 5:2 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.
2 Samuel 5:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Previously, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and in. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be a ruler over Israel.’ ”
2 Samuel 5:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The LORD said to you, ‘You will be a shepherd for my people Israel. You will be their leader.’ ”
2 Samuel 5:2 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.
2 Samuel 5:2 New International Version (NIV)
In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’ ”
2 Samuel 5:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD said to you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over Israel.’ ”
2 Samuel 5:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.’ ” [1 Sam 15:27-29; 16:1]