For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem;
he has desired it for his home.
"This is my resting place forever," he said.
"I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
I will bless this city and make it prosperous;
I will satisfy its poor with food.
I will clothe its priests with godliness;
its faithful servants will sing for joy.
Here I will increase the power of David;
my anointed one will be a light for my people.
I will clothe his enemies with shame,
but he will be a glorious king."
"Here I will increase the power of David;"
2 Kings 8:19
But the LORD did not want to destroy Judah, for he had promised his servant David that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever. (see 2 Kings 8:16-24, also 2 Chronicles 21)
Psalm 18:29
In your strength I can crush an army;
with my God I can scale any wall. (see all Psalm 18)
Psalm 92:10
But you have made me as strong as a wild ox.
You have anointed me with the finest oil. (see all Psalm 92)
Luke 1:69-70
"He has sent us a mighty Savior
from the royal line of his servant David,
just as he promised
through his holy prophets long ago." (see Luke 1:67-80)
"my anointed one will be a light for my people."
Isaiah 42:6
"I, the LORD, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness.
I will take you by the hand and guard you,
and I will give you to my people, Israel,
as a symbol of my covenant with them.
And you will be a light to guide the nations." (see all Isaiah 42)
Isaiah 49:6
He says, "You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.
I will make you a light to the Gentiles,
and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth."
(see all Isaiah 49)
John 12:46
"I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." (see all John 12)
John 1:4
The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and his life brought light to everyone. (see John 1:1-18)
Acts 13:47
"For the Lord gave us this command when he said,
'I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.' "
(see Acts 13:13-52)
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