took me: i.e., called me Prophets were called by Jehovah; not born prophets, or made prophets by man. See notes on 1 Samuel 10:5.Hebrews 1:1.
as. followed, &c. Compare Psalms 78:70; Psalms 78:71.
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Amos 7:15
15 And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.