# General Information:

Yahweh describes his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.

# Now

This does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.

# tell my servant David

Yahweh is still telling the prophet Nathan what he should tell David.

# I took you from the pasture

David's job as a shepherd is referred to by the place he watched his sheep. Alternate translation: "I took you from your job as a shepherd" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# pasture

an area of land where animals feed on the grass. See how you translated this word in [1 Chronicles 4:39 and 4:40](../04/39.md).

