1 Samuel 16:11 reveals David was keeping the sheep — here Saul summons him from the sheep, continuing the same scene.

1 Samuel 17:15 shows David still tending sheep while serving Saul — consistent with being summoned from the sheep here.

In 1 Samuel 17:34, David recounts his shepherding experience protecting sheep from predators, directly explaining the background that qualified him to face Goliath.

1 Samuel 17:58 identifies David as Jesse's son after his victory, showing the outcome of his call from shepherding to prominence.

In Exodus 3:1-10, Moses is called from tending sheep to deliver Israel, mirroring David's call from shepherding to kingship as a type of God's chosen deliverer.

Psalm 78:70-72 recounts God choosing David from the sheepfolds to shepherd Israel, directly reflecting the calling described here.

In Amos 7:15, the Lord took Amos from following the flock to prophesy, directly mirroring David being taken from the sheep to serve Saul.