Psalm 78:72

So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

Cross-reference

Psalm 101:1 Parallel

Psalm 101 expands on David's commitment to integrity and justice in ruling, directly echoing the description of his shepherding in Psalm 78:72.

Psalm 7:8 Parallel

Psalm 7:8 appeals to David's integrity before God — the same integrity with which he shepherded Israel in Psalm 78:72.

2 Samuel 8:15 records David executing justice and righteousness for all Israel, matching the shepherding with integrity described here.

1 Kings 3:6-9 recalls David's uprightness of heart in Solomon's prayer, directly paralleling the integrity mentioned here.

1 Kings 9:4 Parallel

1 Kings 9:4 uses the same phrase 'integrity of heart' to describe David's walk before God, reinforcing the characterization.

1 Kings 15:5 affirms David did what was right except in Uriah's matter, paralleling the integrity theme with a caveat.

Acts 13:22 Allusion

Acts 13:22 quotes God calling David 'a man after my heart', directly matching the integrity of heart in Psalm 78:72.

Zechariah 11:15-17 describes a worthless shepherd who abandons the flock, contrasting with David's faithful shepherding in integrity and skill.

1 Peter 5:2 Parallel

1 Peter 5:2 exhorts elders to shepherd willingly — directly applying the model of David's integrity from Psalm 78:72.

Matthew 2:6 Typology

Matthew 2:6 quotes Micah about a ruler-shepherd from Bethlehem — David in Psalm 78:72 is the type fulfilled in Christ.

Genesis 20:5 has Abimelech claiming 'integrity of my heart' and 'innocence of my hands'—a verbal parallel to David's 'integrity of heart' and 'skillful hands'.

Isaiah 40:11 portrays God as the gentle shepherd — a divine counterpart to David's human shepherding in Psalm 78:72.

Ezekiel 34:2 condemns shepherds who feed themselves — contrasting sharply with David's selfless integrity in Psalm 78:72.

Ezekiel 37:24 promises a future Davidic shepherd — the ultimate fulfillment of the shepherd model in Psalm 78:72.

Isaiah 11:2-4 describes the Messiah's reign with wisdom and righteousness, prefiguring David's ideal shepherding as a type.

2 Samuel 7:7 recalls God commanding leaders to shepherd Israel—David fulfills that role with integrity and skill.

Ezekiel 46:18 forbids the prince from oppressing — reflecting the righteous leadership David exemplified in Psalm 78:72.

1 Chronicles 17:6 parallels 2 Samuel 7:7, mentioning God's command to shepherd Israel—David embodies that shepherding.

Acts 13:36 Parallel

Acts 13:36 summarizes David's service to God's purpose in his generation, echoing the faithful shepherding theme.

1 Chronicles 18:14 Related theme

1 Chronicles 18:14 describes David administering justice and righteousness—consistent with his shepherding with integrity and skill.