Psalms 78:70

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

اخْتَارَ دَاوُدَ خَادِمَهُ، وَأخَذَهُ مِنْ حَظَائِرِ الغَنَمِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about how God chose David, a shepherd, to be a leader. It shows God's preference for choosing unlikely people for important roles. The verse highlights God's sovereignty in leadership selection.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and the person picking the seeker chooses someone who's never played before. That's like God choosing David, a shepherd, to be a leader. God often picks the most unlikely people to do great things!

Historical Background

The Book of Psalms was written by various authors, including King David, and this particular verse is believed to have been written during the reign of King David. The audience was the Israelites, and the context was to remind them of God's past acts of choosing leaders from humble backgrounds.

Living It Out Today

Imagine someone who's never held a leadership role is chosen to lead a big project at work. This verse encourages us to trust in God's choices and not judge based on someone's background or current role.

Topics

• leadership
• sacrifice
• trust
• God's sovereignty
• humility
• election

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 16:11-13
• 1 Kings 3:5-14
• Matthew 20:25-28
• 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
• Ephesians 1:4-6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God choose David from the sheepfolds?

God chose David to illustrate that He can use anyone for His purposes, regardless of their background or status. This emphasizes God's sovereignty and the importance of humility.

What was David doing as a shepherd when God chose him?

As a shepherd, David was caring for sheep, a task that likely prepared him for his future role as a leader of people, teaching him about responsibility and care.

How does this verse relate to modern leadership?

This verse encourages modern leaders to recognize that their abilities and roles come from God and to lead with humility and care, much like David did.

What can we learn about God from this verse?

We learn that God can choose leaders from unlikely places, showing His power to elevate the humble and transform lives for His purpose.