1 Samuel 17:15
But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Beth–lehem.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 16:11
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 16:11, David is the youngest son tending sheep when Samuel anoints him — same role as in 17:15.
1 Samuel 16:19–23
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 16:19-23, David is summoned from the sheep to serve Saul, explaining his back-and-forth in 17:15.
1 Samuel 18:2
Contrast
In 1 Samuel 18:2, Saul keeps David permanently — contrasting his earlier back-and-forth between Saul and the sheep.
1 Chronicles 17:7
Allusion
In 1 Chronicles 17:7, God recalls taking David from tending the flock — directly referencing his shepherding background.
Psalm 78:70
Allusion
In Psalm 78:70, God chose David from the sheep pens — the same humble origin as tending sheep in 17:15.