1 Samuel 25:30
The Lord will do for my lord everything that he promised you, and he will make you a leader over Israel.
1 Samuel 13:14
But now your kingdom will not continue! The Lord has sought out for himself a man who is loyal to him and the Lord has appointed him to be leader over his people, for you have not obeyed what the Lord commanded you."
1 Samuel 15:28
Samuel said to him, "The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to one of your colleagues who is better than you!
1 Samuel 23:17
He said to him, "Don't be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this."
Psalm 89:20
I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.