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1 Chronicles 28:4
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1 Chronicles 28:4
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4 “Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, has chosen me from among all my father’s family to be king over Israel forever. For he has chosen the tribe of Judah to rule, and from among the families of Judah he chose my father’s family. And from among my father’s sons the Lord was pleased to make me king over all Israel.
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1 Chronicles 28:4
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1 Chronicles 28:4
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4 “Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, chose me(A) from my whole family(B) to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah(C) as leader, and from the tribe of Judah he chose my family, and from my father’s sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel.(D)
1 Chronicles 5:2
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1 Chronicles 5:2
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2 The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation,[a] but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
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- 5:2 Or and from Judah came a prince.
1 Chronicles 5:2
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1 Chronicles 5:2
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2 and though Judah(A) was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler(B) came from him, the rights of the firstborn(C) belonged to Joseph)—
1 Samuel 16:1
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1 Samuel 16:1
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Samuel Anoints David as King
16 Now the Lord said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. I have rejected him as king of Israel, so fill your flask with olive oil and go to Bethlehem. Find a man named Jesse who lives there, for I have selected one of his sons to be my king.”
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1 Samuel 16:1
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1 Samuel 16:1
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1 Samuel 16:6-13
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1 Samuel 16:6-13
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6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!”
7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
8 Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “This is not the one the Lord has chosen.” 9 Next Jesse summoned Shimea,[a] but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen.” 10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” 11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?”
“There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.”
“Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes.
And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”
13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
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- 16:9 Hebrew Shammah, a variant spelling of Shimea; compare 1 Chr 2:13; 20:7.
1 Samuel 16:6-13
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1 Samuel 16:6-13
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6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab(A) and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.”
7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance,(B) but the Lord looks at the heart.”(C)
8 Then Jesse called Abinadab(D) and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah(E) pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.” 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all(F) the sons you have?”
“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”(G)
Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”
12 So he(H) sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome(I) features.
Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed(J) him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord(K) came powerfully upon David.(L) Samuel then went to Ramah.
1 Chronicles 17:27
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1 Chronicles 17:27
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27 And now, it has pleased you to bless the house of your servant, so that it will continue forever before you. For when you grant a blessing, O Lord, it is an eternal blessing!”
1 Chronicles 17:27
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1 Chronicles 17:27
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27 Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight;(A) for you, Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
1 Chronicles 17:23
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1 Chronicles 17:23
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23 “And now, O Lord, I am your servant; do as you have promised concerning me and my family. May it be a promise that will last forever.
1 Chronicles 17:23
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1 Chronicles 17:23
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23 “And now, Lord, let the promise(A) you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised,
2 Samuel 7:8-16
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2 Samuel 7:8-16
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8 “Now go and say to my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has declared: I took you from tending sheep in the pasture and selected you to be the leader of my people Israel. 9 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before your eyes. Now I will make your name as famous as anyone who has ever lived on the earth! 10 And I will provide a homeland for my people Israel, planting them in a secure place where they will never be disturbed. Evil nations won’t oppress them as they’ve done in the past, 11 starting from the time I appointed judges to rule my people Israel. And I will give you rest from all your enemies.
“‘Furthermore, the Lord declares that he will make a house for you—a dynasty of kings! 12 For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong. 13 He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for my name. And I will secure his royal throne forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he sins, I will correct and discipline him with the rod, like any father would do. 15 But my favor will not be taken from him as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from your sight. 16 Your house and your kingdom will continue before me[a] for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.’”
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- 7:16 As in Greek version and some Hebrew manuscripts; Masoretic Text reads before you.
2 Samuel 7:8-16
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2 Samuel 7:8-16
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8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock,(A) and appointed you ruler(B) over my people Israel.(C) 9 I have been with you wherever you have gone,(D) and I have cut off all your enemies from before you.(E) Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth.(F) 10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant(G) them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed.(H) Wicked(I) people will not oppress them anymore,(J) as they did at the beginning 11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a](K) over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.(L)
“‘The Lord declares(M) to you that the Lord himself will establish(N) a house(O) for you: 12 When your days are over and you rest(P) with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood,(Q) and I will establish his kingdom.(R) 13 He is the one who will build a house(S) for my Name,(T) and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.(U) 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son.(V) When he does wrong, I will punish him(W) with a rod(X) wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him,(Y) as I took it away from Saul,(Z) whom I removed from before you. 16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me[b]; your throne(AA) will be established(AB) forever.(AC)’”
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- 2 Samuel 7:11 Traditionally judges
- 2 Samuel 7:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; most Hebrew manuscripts you
Genesis 49:8-10
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Genesis 49:8-10
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8 “Judah, your brothers will praise you.
You will grasp your enemies by the neck.
All your relatives will bow before you.
9 Judah, my son, is a young lion
that has finished eating its prey.
Like a lion he crouches and lies down;
like a lioness—who dares to rouse him?
10 The scepter will not depart from Judah,
nor the ruler’s staff from his descendants,[a]
until the coming of the one to whom it belongs,[b]
the one whom all nations will honor.
Genesis 49:8-10
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Genesis 49:8-10
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8 “Judah,[a](A) your brothers will praise you;
your hand will be on the neck(B) of your enemies;
your father’s sons will bow down to you.(C)
9 You are a lion’s(D) cub,(E) Judah;(F)
you return from the prey,(G) my son.
Like a lion he crouches and lies down,
like a lioness—who dares to rouse him?
10 The scepter will not depart from Judah,(H)
nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,[b]
until he to whom it belongs[c] shall come(I)
and the obedience of the nations shall be his.(J)
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- Genesis 49:8 Judah sounds like and may be derived from the Hebrew for praise.
- Genesis 49:10 Or from his descendants
- Genesis 49:10 Or to whom tribute belongs; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
Hebrews 7:14
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Hebrews 7:14
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14 What I mean is, our Lord came from the tribe of Judah, and Moses never mentioned priests coming from that tribe.
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Hebrews 7:14
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Hebrews 7:14
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14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah,(A) and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.
Psalm 147:10-11
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Psalm 147:10-11
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10 He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse
or in human might.
11 No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Psalm 108:8
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Psalm 108:8
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8 Gilead is mine,
and Manasseh, too.
Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors,
and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.
Psalm 108:8
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Psalm 108:8
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8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine;
Ephraim is my helmet,
Judah(A) is my scepter.
Psalm 89:16-27
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Psalm 89:16-27
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16 They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.
They exult in your righteousness.
17 You are their glorious strength.
It pleases you to make us strong.
18 Yes, our protection comes from the Lord,
and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
19 Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people.
You said, “I have raised up a warrior.
I have selected him from the common people to be king.
20 I have found my servant David.
I have anointed him with my holy oil.
21 I will steady him with my hand;
with my powerful arm I will make him strong.
22 His enemies will not defeat him,
nor will the wicked overpower him.
23 I will beat down his adversaries before him
and destroy those who hate him.
24 My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him,
and by my authority he will grow in power.
25 I will extend his rule over the sea,
his dominion over the rivers.
26 And he will call out to me, ‘You are my Father,
my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’
27 I will make him my firstborn son,
the mightiest king on earth.
Psalm 89:16-27
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Psalm 89:16-27
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16 They rejoice in your name(A) all day long;
they celebrate your righteousness.
17 For you are their glory and strength,(B)
and by your favor you exalt our horn.[a](C)
18 Indeed, our shield[b](D) belongs to the Lord,
our king(E) to the Holy One of Israel.
19 Once you spoke in a vision,
to your faithful people you said:
“I have bestowed strength on a warrior;
I have raised up a young man from among the people.
20 I have found David(F) my servant;(G)
with my sacred oil(H) I have anointed(I) him.
21 My hand will sustain him;
surely my arm will strengthen him.(J)
22 The enemy will not get the better of him;(K)
the wicked will not oppress(L) him.
23 I will crush his foes before him(M)
and strike down his adversaries.(N)
24 My faithful love will be with him,(O)
and through my name his horn[c] will be exalted.
25 I will set his hand over the sea,
his right hand over the rivers.(P)
26 He will call out to me, ‘You are my Father,(Q)
my God, the Rock(R) my Savior.’(S)
27 And I will appoint him to be my firstborn,(T)
the most exalted(U) of the kings(V) of the earth.
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- Psalm 89:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one.
- Psalm 89:18 Or sovereign
- Psalm 89:24 Horn here symbolizes strength.
Psalm 78:68-72
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Psalm 78:68-72
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68 He chose instead the tribe of Judah,
and Mount Zion, which he loved.
69 There he built his sanctuary as high as the heavens,
as solid and enduring as the earth.
70 He chose his servant David,
calling him from the sheep pens.
71 He took David from tending the ewes and lambs
and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants—
God’s own people, Israel.
72 He cared for them with a true heart
and led them with skillful hands.
Psalm 78:68-72
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Psalm 78:68-72
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68 but he chose the tribe of Judah,(A)
Mount Zion,(B) which he loved.
69 He built his sanctuary(C) like the heights,
like the earth that he established forever.
70 He chose David(D) his servant
and took him from the sheep pens;
71 from tending the sheep(E) he brought him
to be the shepherd(F) of his people Jacob,
of Israel his inheritance.
72 And David shepherded them with integrity of heart;(G)
with skillful hands he led them.
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