4 Bible Verses about God's Election Of David

He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.

David replied to Michal, "It was before the Lord! I was celebrating before the Lord, who chose me over your father and his entire family and appointed me as leader over the Lord's people Israel.

He told David, 'Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'

But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place to live, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.'