² Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, ^(A)you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the Lord said to you, ^(B)‘You shall shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over Israel.’ ”

² Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the Lord your ^(A)God said to you, ‘You shall ^(B)shepherd My people Israel, and be ruler over My people Israel.’ ”