Psalms 78:71 net — He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his ch…

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"He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation."

— Psalms 78:71, NET Bible

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Psalms 78 — Context

68

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

69

He made his sanctuary as enduring as the heavens above; as secure as the earth, which he established permanently.

70

He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.

71

He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.

72

David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

Psalms 78:71 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:71 say?
Psalms 78:71 in the NET Bible reads: “He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.”
Where is Psalms 78:71 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:71 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 71.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 78:71.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:71 in?
Psalms 78:71 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 78:71?
Psalms 78:71 reads (NET): “He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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