66He pushed their enemies back and caused them to be very ashamed for a long time HYP because they had been defeated.
67But he did not set up his tent where the people of the tribe of Ephraim lived; he did not choose their area to do that.
68Instead he chose the area where the tribe of Judah lived; he chose Zion Hill, which he loves.
69He decided to have his temple built there, high up, like his home in heaven; he caused it to be firm, and intended that his temple would last forever, like the earth.
70He chose David, who served him faithfully, and took him from the pastures
71where he was taking care of his father's sheep, and appointed him to be the leader MET of the Israeli people, the people who belong to God.
72David took care of the Israeli people sincerely and wholeheartedly, and guided them skillfully/wisely.