1 Chronicles 11:2

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In times past, even when Saul was king, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over my people Israel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In times past, even when Saul was king, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over my people Israel.
1 Chronicles 11:2 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2In times past, even when Saul was king, it was thou that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and Jehovah thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt be shepherd of my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over my people Israel.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“in time past: Heb. both yesterday and the third day that leddest: Num 27:17; Sa1 18:13; Isa 55:4; Joh 10:4 Thou shalt: Sa1 16:1, Sa1 16:13; Sa2 7:7; Psa 78:71; Isa 40:11; Jer 3:15; Mic 5:2, Mic 5:4; Mat 2:6 feed: or, rule ruler: Sa2 5:2; Kg1 3:9, Kg1 14:7 1 Chronicles 11:3”
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