"from where he was working in the sheepfolds" [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]
# sheepfolds
spaces with walls around them where sheep are kept safe
# to be shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his heritage
The word "shepherd" is a metaphor for one who leads and protects other people. AT: "to lead and protect the descendants of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his heritage" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# his heritage
"the ones he had chosen to be his forever" See how this is translated in [Psalms 78:62](./062.md).
The word "shepherded" is a metaphor for leading and protecting. AT: "David led them and protected them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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