Psalm 89:20

New English Translation

I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.

Cross References

John 3:34

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.

Acts 13:22

After removing him, God raised up David their king. He testified about him: ‘I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my heart, who will accomplish everything I want him to do.’

Deuteronomy 17:15

you must select without fail a king whom the Lord your God chooses. From among your fellow citizens you must appoint a king – you may not designate a foreigner who is not one of your fellow Israelites.

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.”