1 Chronicles 28:4

The Lord God of Israel chose me out of my father's entire family to become king over Israel and have a permanent dynasty. Indeed, he chose Judah as leader, and my father's family within Judah, and then he picked me out from among my father's sons and made me king over all Israel.

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, "How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons."

1 Chronicles 5:2

Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)

1 Samuel 16:6-13

When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself, "Surely, here before the Lord stands his chosen king!"

Genesis 49:8-10

Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies, your father's sons will bow down before you.

1 Chronicles 17:23

So now, O Lord, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

1 Chronicles 17:27

Now you are willing to bless your servant's dynasty so that it may stand permanently before you, for you, O Lord, have blessed it and it will be blessed from now on into the future."

1 Samuel 26:1

The Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, "Isn't David hiding on the hill of Hakilah near Jeshimon?"

2 Samuel 7:8-16

"So now, say this to my servant David: 'This is what the Lord of hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd to make you leader of my people Israel.

Psalm 18:19

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

Psalm 60:7

Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

Psalm 78:68-72

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

Psalm 89:16-27

They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.

Psalm 108:8

Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

Psalm 147:10-11

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:

The house of judah

The house of my father

General references

Bible References

Chose me

1 Samuel 16:6
When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself, "Surely, here before the Lord stands his chosen king!"
2 Samuel 7:8
"So now, say this to my servant David: 'This is what the Lord of hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd to make you leader of my people Israel.
Psalm 78:68
He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.
Psalm 89:16
They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.

Chosen judah

1 Chronicles 5:2
Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
Genesis 49:8
Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies, your father's sons will bow down before you.
Psalm 60:7
Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.
Psalm 108:8
Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.
Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

The house of judah

1 Samuel 16:1
The Lord said to Samuel, "How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons."

The house of my father

1 Samuel 26:1
The Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, "Isn't David hiding on the hill of Hakilah near Jeshimon?"

Among the sons

1 Samuel 16:12
So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, "Go and anoint him. This is the one!"
Psalm 18:19
He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.
Psalm 147:10
He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

General references

2 Chronicles 6:7
Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.

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