for the Lord
2 Samuel 3:9
So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;
1 Samuel 13:14
But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
1 Samuel 15:28
And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
1 Samuel 16:1
And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
1 Samuel 16:12
And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
1 Samuel 16:13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
John 12:42
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
John 12:43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
By the hand
Psalm 89:3
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
Psalm 89:4
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
Psalm 89:19-23
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Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
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I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
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With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
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The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
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And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
Psalm 132:17
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
Psalm 132:18
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.