Quotes about Selection
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected.
- 1 Samuel 10:20
Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.
- 1 Samuel 10:21
Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.
- 1 Samuel 12:13
Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.
- 1 Samuel 14:42
Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.”
- 1 Samuel 16:3
Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
- 1 Samuel 16:8
Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
- 1 Samuel 16:9
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”
- 1 Samuel 16:10
And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
- 1 Samuel 16:11
So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”
- 1 Samuel 16:12
“Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’”
- 2 Samuel 24:12
Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number.
- 1 Kings 3:8