Yet, from my entire family Jehovah God of Israel chose me to be king of Israel for as long as I live. He had chosen the tribe of Judah to lead Israel. From the families of Judah he chose my father's family. From among my father's sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

Jehovah said to Samuel: How long will you mourn for Saul? After all I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Take oil in your vessel and go. I will send you to Jesse, the Beth-lehemite. I have a king from among his sons.

and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph

When they entered he looked at Eliab and thought: Surely Jehovah's anointed is before Him.

Judah, your brothers will praise you. You hold your enemies by the neck. Your brothers will bow down before you.

Now, Jehovah, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established from generation to generation. Do as you promised!

You have been pleased to bless the house of your servant that it may continue for a very long time in your sight. You Jehovah have blessed it and it will be blessed from generation to generation.

Some people from Ziph went to Gibeah to talk with Saul, they said: David has a hideout on Mount Hachilah near Jeshimon out in the desert.

Say this to my servant David: 'This is what Jehovah of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture where you followed sheep so that you could be the leader of my people Israel.

He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me because he was pleased with me.

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.

but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion he loved.

They rejoice in your name all the day. They are exalted in your righteousness.

Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;

He finds no joy in strong horses, nor do brave soldiers please him.

It is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

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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

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Chose me

When they entered he looked at Eliab and thought: Surely Jehovah's anointed is before Him.
Say this to my servant David: 'This is what Jehovah of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture where you followed sheep so that you could be the leader of my people Israel.
but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion he loved.
They rejoice in your name all the day. They are exalted in your righteousness.

Chosen judah

and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph
Judah, your brothers will praise you. You hold your enemies by the neck. Your brothers will bow down before you.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;
It is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

The house of judah

Jehovah said to Samuel: How long will you mourn for Saul? After all I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Take oil in your vessel and go. I will send you to Jesse, the Beth-lehemite. I have a king from among his sons.

The house of my father

Some people from Ziph went to Gibeah to talk with Saul, they said: David has a hideout on Mount Hachilah near Jeshimon out in the desert.

Among the sons

Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him!
He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me because he was pleased with me.
He finds no joy in strong horses, nor do brave soldiers please him.

General references

My father David had his heart set on building a Temple for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
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