2 Samuel 7:7 uses 'shepherd my people Israel' in God's query about judges, echoing David's shepherd designation.

In 1 Samuel 13:14, God seeks a man after his own heart to be prince over Israel — directly pointing to David's anointing and leadership here.

1 Samuel 16:1 records God's selection of David as king over Israel — the origin of the shepherd appointment.

1 Samuel 16:12 describes David's anointing, the moment God designated him as the future shepherd-king.

In 1 Samuel 16:13, Samuel anoints David privately; here the tribes recall that God had already appointed him shepherd over Israel.

1 Samuel 18:13 applies the same 'go out and come in' phrase to David as commander under Saul, prefiguring his leadership.

1 Samuel 18:16 repeats the phrase, noting all Israel loved David because he led them — matching the tribes' assertion here.

Numbers 27:17 uses identical 'lead out and bring in' language for Joshua, portraying the ideal shepherd-leader David now embodies.

In 1 Samuel 25:30, Abigail prophesies David will be 'prince over Israel' — the same title and role the tribes affirm here.

Matthew 2:6 quotes Micah's prophecy of a shepherd-ruler, connecting Jesus to the Davidic shepherd-king role established here.

Ezekiel 37:24 repeats the promise of David as king and shepherd, fulfilling the role first given to him here.

Psalm 78:70-72 echoes this moment: God chose David from the sheepfolds to shepherd His people with integrity and skill.

Ezekiel 34:23 promises one shepherd, David, over Israel — directly recalling God's appointment of David as shepherd here.

Isaiah 55:4 declares David a witness and leader to peoples, extending his shepherd role beyond Israel.

Acts 9:28 uses the same 'in and out' idiom for Paul's movement, echoing David's leadership idiom.

Acts 1:21 uses the same 'in and out' idiom for Jesus' ministry, linking David's leadership to Christ's public work.

Psalm 121:8 uses the same 'going out and coming in' phrase, applying divine protection to the idiom of David's leadership.

Psalm 78:71 recounts God bringing David from shepherding sheep to shepherding Israel — directly echoing the call in 2 Samuel 5:2.

1 Chronicles 11:2 repeats the same divine promise — God told David he would shepherd Israel — confirming the transition from Saul.

Micah 5:4 foretells a ruler from Bethlehem who will shepherd Israel — the same shepherd-leader role David assumes here.

In 2 Chronicles 18:16, Micaiah describes Israel as sheep without a shepherd — the opposite of David's God-given shepherding role.

In 2 Chronicles 1:10, Solomon asks for wisdom to govern this same people — the flock David was called to shepherd.

1 Samuel 25:28 has Abigail prophesy God will make David a sure house, aligning with the divine promise to make him shepherd.