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 saw Eliab and said, “Certainly the Lord’s anointed one is here before Him.”
2 Samuel 7:8
“Now this is what you are to say to My servant David: ‘This is what the Lord of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from following the sheep to be ruler over My people Israel.
Psalm 78:68
He chose instead the tribe of Judah,
Mount Zion, which He loved.
Psalm 89:16
They rejoice in Your name all day long,
and they are exalted by Your righteousness.

Chosen judah

1 Chronicles 5:2
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.
Genesis 49:8
Judah, your brothers will praise you.
Your hand will be on the necks of your enemies;
your father’s sons will bow down to you.
Psalm 60:7
Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine,
and Ephraim is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter.
Psalm 108:8
Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine,
and Ephraim is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter.
Hebrews 7:14
Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, and Moses said nothing about that tribe concerning priests.

The house of judah

1 Samuel 16:1
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem because I have selected a king from his sons.”

The house of my father

1 Samuel 26:1
Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah saying, “David is hiding on the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon.”

Among the sons

1 Samuel 16:12
So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy, handsome appearance.

Then the Lord said, “Anoint him, for he is the one.”
Psalm 18:19
He brought me out to a spacious place;
He rescued me because He delighted in me.
Psalm 147:10
He is not impressed by the strength of a horse;
He does not value the power of a man.

General references

2 Chronicles 6:7
Now it was in the heart of my father David
to build a temple for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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