Bible Cross References
chose me
1 Samuel 16:6-13
6
When they arrived, Samuel saw Jesse's son Eliab and said to himself, "This man standing here in the LORD's presence is surely the one he has chosen."
7
But the LORD said to him, "Pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart."
8
Then Jesse called his son Abinadab and brought him to Samuel. But Samuel said, "No, the LORD hasn't chosen him either."
9
Jesse then brought Shammah. "No, the LORD hasn't chosen him either," Samuel said.
10
In this way Jesse brought seven of his sons to Samuel. And Samuel said to him, "No, the LORD hasn't chosen any of these."
11
Then he asked him, "Do you have any more sons?" Jesse answered, "There is still the youngest, but he is out taking care of the sheep." "Tell him to come here," Samuel said. "We won't offer the sacrifice until he comes."
12
So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. The LORD said to Samuel, "This is the one---anoint him!"
13
Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the spirit of the LORD took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
2 Samuel 7:8-16
8
"So tell my servant David that I, the LORD Almighty, say to him, 'I took you from looking after sheep in the fields and made you the ruler of my people Israel.
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I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have defeated all your enemies as you advanced. I will make you as famous as the greatest leaders in the world.
10
I have chosen a place for my people Israel and have settled them there, where they will live without being oppressed any more. Ever since they entered this land, they have been attacked by violent people, but this will not happen again. I promise to keep you safe from all your enemies and to give you descendants.
12
When you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will make one of your sons king and will keep his kingdom strong.
13
He will be the one to build a temple for me, and I will make sure that his dynasty continues forever.
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I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him as a father punishes his son.
15
But I will not withdraw my support from him as I did from Saul, whom I removed so that you could be king.
16
You will always have descendants, and I will make your kingdom last forever. Your dynasty will never end.' "
Psalm 78:68-72
68
Instead he chose the tribe of Judah and Mount Zion, which he dearly loves.
69
There he built his Temple like his home in heaven; he made it firm like the earth itself, secure for all time.
70
He chose his servant David; he took him from the pastures,
71
where he looked after his flocks, and he made him king of Israel, the shepherd of the people of God.
72
David took care of them with unselfish devotion and led them with skill.
Psalm 89:16-27
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Because of you they rejoice all day long, and they praise you for your goodness.
17
You give us great victories; in your love you make us triumphant.
18
You, O LORD, chose our protector; you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king.
19
In a vision long ago you said to your faithful servants, "I have given help to a famous soldier; I have given the throne to one I chose from the people.
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I have made my servant David king by anointing him with holy oil.
21
My strength will always be with him, my power will make him strong.
22
His enemies will never succeed against him; the wicked will not defeat him.
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I will crush his foes and kill everyone who hates him.
24
I will love him and be loyal to him; I will make him always victorious.
25
I will extend his kingdom from the Mediterranean to the Euphrates River.
26
He will say to me, 'You are my father and my God; you are my protector and savior.'
27
I will make him my first-born son, the greatest of all kings.
chosen Judah
1 Chronicles 5:2
It was the tribe of Judah, however, that became the strongest and provided a ruler for all the tribes.)
Genesis 49:8-10
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"Judah, your brothers will praise you. You hold your enemies by the neck. Your brothers will bow down before you.
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Judah is like a lion, Killing his victim and returning to his den, Stretching out and lying down. No one dares disturb him.
10
Judah will hold the royal scepter, And his descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute And bow in obedience before him.
Psalm 60:7
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh too; Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my royal scepter.
Psalm 108:8
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh too; Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my royal scepter.
Hebrews 7:14
It is well known that he was born a member of the tribe of Judah; and Moses did not mention this tribe when he spoke of priests.
the house of Judah
1 Samuel 16:1
The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king."
the house of my father
1 Samuel 26:1
Some men from Ziph came to Saul at Gibeah and told him that David was hiding on Mount Hachilah at the edge of the Judean wilderness.
among the sons
1 Samuel 16:12
So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. The LORD said to Samuel, "This is the one---anoint him!"
1 Samuel 16:13
Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the spirit of the LORD took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
Psalm 18:19
He helped me out of danger; he saved me because he was pleased with me.
Psalm 147:10
His pleasure is not in strong horses, nor his delight in brave soldiers;
Psalm 147:11
but he takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love.