Reference: Chosen
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spoken of warriors (Ex 15:4; Jg 20:16), of the Hebrew nation (Ps 105:43; De 7:7), of Jerusalem as the seat of the temple (1Ki 11:13). Christ is the "chosen" of God (Isa 42:1); and the apostles are "chosen" for their work (Ac 10:41). It is said with regard to those who do not profit by their opportunities that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Mt 20:16). (See Election of Grace.)
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Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea. His jolly captains are drowned in the reed sea;
It was not because of the multitude of you, above all nations, that the LORD had lust unto you and chose you: For ye were fewest of all nations.
And among all these folk were seven hundred left handed men, which every one could sling stones at a hair breadth, and not miss.
Howbeit I will not take away all: but will give one tribe to thy son, because of David my servant and because of Jerusalem which I have chosen."
Behold now therefore, this is my servant whom I will keep to myself: mine elect; In whom my soul shall be pacified. I will give him my spirit, that he may show forth judgment and equity among the Gentiles.
So the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, and few be chosen."