2 Samuel 5:2
Context5:2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. 1 The Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.’”
2 Samuel 6:21
Context6:21 David replied to Michal, “It was before the Lord! I was celebrating before the Lord, who chose me over your father and his entire family 2 and appointed me as leader over the Lord’s people Israel.
2 Samuel 7:8
Context7:8 “So now, say this to my servant David: ‘This is what the Lord of hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd 3 to make you leader of my people Israel.