1 Chronicles 28:4

“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”

"Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:" - 1 Chronicles 28:4
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What does 1 Chronicles 28:4 mean?

1 Chronicles 28:4 (KJV) "Howbeit the Lord God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me…

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Chosen for Greatness: Embracing God's Sovereign Call

As we delve into 1 Chronicles 28:4, we encounter a powerful declaration from King David: "Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of…

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Prayer of Gratitude and Purpose in God's Chosen Authority

Almighty and Everlasting God, In the sacred silence of this moment, I come before You with a humble heart, grateful for Your divine presence and the abundant blessings You have bestowed upon us. Today, I reflect upon the words of 1 Chronicles 28:4, where it is written, "Howbeit…

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