4 Bible Verses about God's Election Of David

Then he chose his servant David, whom he took from the sheepfold.

But David replied to Michal, "It was in front of the LORD, who appointed me to replace your father and his entire household by selecting me as Commander-in-Chief over Israel, the people of the LORD, that I danced in front of the LORD.

"From the day I brought out my people Israel from Egypt I never chose a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple where my name might reside. I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'

But I have chosen Jerusalem, where my name will reside. And I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'