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:
Chose me
Chosen judah
The house of judah
The house of my father
Among the sons
General references
Bible References
Chose me
1 Samuel 16:6
And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.
2 Samuel 7:8
Now therefore so shall you say unto my servant David, Thus says the LORD of hosts, I took you from the sheepfold, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:
Psalm 78:68
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
Psalm 89:16
In your name shall they rejoice all the day: and in your righteousness shall they be exalted.
Chosen judah
1 Chronicles 5:2
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Genesis 49:8
Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise: your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father's children shall bow down before you.
Psalm 60:7
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the helmet for my head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Psalm 108:8
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Hebrews 7:14
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
The house of judah
1 Samuel 16:1
And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill your horn with oil, and go, I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
The house of my father
1 Samuel 26:1
And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Does not David hide himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is opposite Jeshimon?
Among the sons
1 Samuel 16:12
And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and of a beautiful countenance, and handsome. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
Psalm 18:19
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalm 147:10
He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man.
General references
2 Chronicles 6:7
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.